Cacti & Succulents

Image by Milesray Succulents have been hot decor items in recent years. This is likely due to the wide variety of sizes, hues, and forms. There are succulent wreaths, centerpieces, hanging terrariums, wall…

Image by Tommy Cahill Aeonium succulents are wonderful rosette formed plants. An excellent example is the saucer plant succulent. What is a saucer plant? It is a hard-to-find but easy-to-grow houseplant, or…

Image by Satakorn A crinkle leaf houseplant is not at all cold hardy and should be kept indoors except during the summer. But in spite of its frailty in chilly climes, it makes an easy to grow plant indoors.…

Image by MaximFesenko As we expand our succulent collections, we might consider planting them in combination pots and search for other ways to add more interest to our displays. Looking down on a single…

Image by Dane Moore If you’re experimenting with ways to display your succulents or looking for an unusual indoor decoration with live plants, perhaps you’ve considered making a succulent kokedama. Making…

Image by liuyushan If you’re new to growing succulents, you may want to try your hand at the bear paw succulent. What is a Bear Paw Succulent?  With dark red edges, the fuzzy foliage of the bear paw…

Image by ae0816146146 Cacti are usually equated with deserts but that is not the only place they live. Similarly, succulents are found in dry, hot, and arid regions. What are cactus and succulent differences…

Image by d anutaratanya Professional information indicates there are 17 to 20 types of Matucana cactus varieties. Globular or cylindrical, most have light to moderate spines, and all are said to have…

Image by Clement Peiffer The orange snowball cactus is appropriate for use as a houseplant or part of an outdoor display in an area that gets morning sun. Covered in fine white spines, this rounded cactus…

Image by OlgaKorica Growing a Bishop’s Cap (Astrophytum myriostigma) is fun, easy, and a great addition to your cactus collection.  What is Bishop’s Cap Cactus? Spineless with a globular to cylindrical…