Morag explains the best way to water succulents will depend on the size of the plant: "For smaller plants, water directly into the soil, being careful to avoid the leaves. If you have a larger ...

If you grow cactus and succulents as houseplants, here's the best thing you can do to get these warm-growing, sun-loving plants through the cold, dark days of winter: Lose your watering can.

Creating a garden mainly planted with succulents and cacti also ticks the sustainable landscaping box, especially if you choose native plants that are drought tolerant, and source local ...

Recommended books include the out-of-print “Growing Succulent Plants, Including Cacti,” by Victor Graham (Timber Press), and “Guide to Cacti and Succulents,” edited by Stanley Schuler ...

Cacti and succulents are often the go-to options for new plant parents, but they can be "tricky" to care for. Experts have shared the "ultimate guide" to succulent and cacti care this summer.

Surprisingly, most cacti and succulent plants are not as fussy with their growing medium even though they come from a number of different places, growing in different types of soils.

A saguaro cactus typically has one arm when it is between 50 and 75 years old. As the cactus continues to grow, it will produce more arms. A saguaro cactus with 10 arms is approximately 150 years old.

Terra-cotta pots are affordable and stylish but not ideal for all plants. Use them for succulents and orchids, but avoid them ...

Succulents, which are plants with fleshy stems or leaves, are ideal houseplants. They have interesting shapes, are relatively pest-free, and thrive in the dry air of a heated home — ...

And, so like the old Chihuahuas of the mid-2000s are now a sybmol of pre-credit crunch extravagance, in a decade cacti, succulents and Schefflera will be a reminder of the generaiton who were so ...