Growing Cactus

With its glossy, full leaves in bright green and red tinged edges, the jade plant, also known as the money plant or the dollar plant, brightens any room. Propagation of the jade plant is by...

Having a reputation for being some of the easiest succulents to grow, the jade plant is native to South Africa and is often referred to as the elephant bush, money tree or small-leaf jade. These...

Succulent plants, such as cacti, thrive in high daytime temperatures so when fall comes around, you want to protect (winterize) your botanical before the first winter freeze. These water-retaining...

Flowering cacti are ideal houseplants for travelers. While they require exposure to sunlight they can go two to four weeks between waterings and only need occasional pruning. There are many types...

The desert rose is a cactus plant of African origin that develops bright pink or red flowers. The desert rose has a large pear-shaped trunk with small clusters of leaves that develop these vivid...

The jade plant is an easy-to-grow succulent. Jade plants can grow into small shrubs and have fleshy, green leaves that resemble the jade stone. There may be several reasons why a jade plant may...

Agave plants are succulents with about 200 recognized species. Most agave plants are hardy and thrive in desert conditions. Care for agave with proper planting and tend to the plant's thermal,...

Cacti are very popular as potted plants or as an enhancement to landscaping because they do not require much water, can sprout very beautiful flowers and live for many years. Caring for a grown...

Jade trees are elegant green-leaved succulents that make popular houseplants; they can be grown outside in warmer climates, like that of southern California. Jade plants are enjoyed for their...

The orchid cactus, also known by its genus name Epiphyllum, has no relation to the orchid at all. The name comes from its flowers, which resemble orchids. And it's the orchid cactus's flowers that...

Though traditionally a desert plant, cacti can be successfully grown year-round nearly anywhere. In cooler climates they'll need to be kept indoors, but can thrive nonetheless. During the cold and...

Originating in Africa, aloe vera is from the Liliaceae family of plants. Aloe is a perennial succulent that is extremely drought resistant. However, while generally hardy, aloe can fall prey to...

The Crassula argentea, or Jade plant, is native to southern Africa, but also is a popular houseplant around the world because of the relative ease with which it can be grown. This succulent does...

The nopal cactus, also known as prickly pear cactus, is a flowering succulent commonly grown for culinary and ornamental purposes. Both the pads and the fruit of the nopal cactus are edible and...

Christmas cactus, formerly known as zygo cactus, is an easy to care for houseplant. With proper care, it will reward you with showy tubular flowers of red, pink, white, or purple. Thanksgiving...

Christmas Cacti are notoriously difficult to root. This article might help you in rooting pieces for new plants or just rooting another in the same pot with the parent plant.

This idea might help you bloom a Christmas cactus in the fall without much of a problem. Christmas cacti are more sensitive, than other cacti. They are really succulents more than cacti. They...

Cacti are found in desert and tropical regions of North America and South America. They can be beautiful additions to your indoor plant collection. Cacti are easy to care for plants that produce...

The cactus is a succulent plant that stores water so that it can live in exceedingly dry conditions. Besides growing in distinctive shapes and sizes, many cacti produce striking flowers that make...

Most people think cactus is strictly a desert plant while, in fact, there are MANY species that do well in colder and even humid areas.

Hoodia Gordonii is a spiny succulent, native to South Africa, that is prized for its medicinal properties. It has been used in South Africa for centuries as a weight-loss aid, and extracts are now...

Grow a cacti dish garden for fun and beauty. This is an easy way to grow a container garden plant group. There are many different cactus plant succulents that all grow in a sandy soil and take...

If you are a culinary enthusiast, you may have seen nopales in the vegetable section of your local produce market. If you are a plant or cactus lover, you have probably seen the nopales cactus in...

Cacti and Succulent plants are interesting to grow and often produce some of the most beautiful flowers in the plant world. I often hear people say they simply can't grow these plants. After...

Transplanting cactus can be a thorny problem. A few hints can dramatically reduce the number of thorn pricks you would normally get when transplanting your cactus

Dragon fruit is a delicious fruit from the Pitaya cactus. It is called dragon fruit from the scales on the outside which reminds people of a dragon. While the cactus must be protected from...

Epiphyllums are beautiful flowering cacti. The flowers can be white, pink, red, yellow and purple. This is a lush, dark green trailing cactus native to the hot, humid climate of the Brazilian rain...

Deserts and cactus go together like peas in a pod, but there are many other plants, both native and introduced, that are suitable and desirable for hot, arid climates. Vegetation is far from...

Nopal cactus is a native cactus and is commonly identified as prickly pear cactus. It grows in northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. Considered a nuisance by many homeowners, the...

Aloe vera is a succulent plant native to Northern Africa. During the 18th and 19th centuries, aloe vera was one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in use. Today, it's frequently used to...

The original epiphyllums are several species of night-blooming cactus from the jungles of Central America, Mexico and South America. They have immense, strongly fragrant, white flowers that bloom...

This is a simple and fun hobby of mine that I thought should be shared with others. It is a fun way to spice up your living room, kitchen, or outdoor area and it doesn't require that much maintenance.

People purchase a beautiful Christmas cactus and water it faithfully only to have it NOT bloom the following year. This is a simple but effective way to ensure that your cactus will continue to...

Whether in your landscaping or in your home, those sometimes strange looking, prickly cactus plants are fun to grow. Under the right conditions, these plants reward you with a spectacular flower...

Terrariums are the ideal way to grow houseplants for people living in condos and apartments. Cacti are a good beginner's terrarium as they are slow growing and need little care. They come in...

Lithops are sometimes called flowering stones or living stones because they look like or mimic stones in their surroundings for camouflage. They are actually a cactus from southern Africa and live...

Knowing how to care for a bonsai is important if you are going to grow a beautiful and healthy plant. Bonsais are smaller versions of full-sized plants. The plant needs some special care, but it...

Hens and chicks (or hen and chicks) plants are perennial succulents, which means that the plant stays alive year after year and that it's formed of fleshy, water-retaining stem and body. This is...

Many people like to grow yucca plants indoors because they clean the air and are low maintenance. Yuccas are also used to enhance a home that is decorated in a southwestern theme. Different...

Aeonium is an ornamental succulent plant that is a member of the Crassulaceae family. There are approximately 35 species in this family. Primarily grown for its attractive rosette-type leaves,...

Epiphyllum, sometimes called an orchid cactus, is a plant native to Central and South America. Tropical jungle regions or rain forests are the habitats of this cacti species. Considered epiphytes,...

The cactus family is a part of the group of plants referred to as succulents. The word succulent is from the Latin word succos, which means juice. Cacti, like their brethren, store water within...

If you just moved to the desert in the West Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, or Utah areas you may have noticed a cactus that has a dark red or maroon tint to a few of its buds. ...

Cactus plants are low maintenance and thus make excellent indoor plants. Flowering cactus plants are quite striking and showy, and come in many sizes, shapes and colors.

Barrel cactus plants are shaped as the name implies, stout and fat with thick ridges that ascend in a slight spiral toward the crown. They sport long, slightly hooked spines and in spring burst...

Watching an AGAVE bloom can take forever. It took about 8 years to get the Agave to the points shown in picture. IT is said to be the CENTURY plant - because it takes 10 years to mature....

Desert plants make the perfect garden for those lacking a green thumb. Plantings in a container will thrive with very little water in a sunny window or outside on the sunny patio. These drought...

Cactus are easy to grow and take very little work to upkeep. Follow these easy steps to making a unique, and colorful, cactus garden.

First, seeds must be spread by a mature adult cactus flowers. This is accomplished through various methods: the seeds are consumed by a many desert animals, so they can be dropped while they are...

Growing a cactus tree is relatively easy. It needs only the three basic requirements to grow: soil, water and light. Most cacti prefer soil with good drainage, such as a rocky soil that is rich in...