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Epiphyllum, also known as orchid cactus, is a jungle-leaf cacti… More
With their plump leaves and striking appearance, succulents make interesting… More
Sedum, also known as stonecrop, is a genus consisting of… More
The lithop, from Greek meaning "stone-like", was first mistaken for… More
Orchid cacti got their name because their flowers are just… More
While caring for a cactus is relatively easy, potting one… More
The Easter Cactus has a weeping form that works well… More
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Christmas cactus plants are popular gifts for the holidays. They… More
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Lithops, also known as "living stones," are cacti native to… More
Cactus offer a variety of shapes and color to the… More
Easter cactus (Hatiora gaertneri) is a member of the family… More
The scientific name for the Easter cactus is Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri.… More
Cacti make beautiful and interesting houseplants that add character to… More
Cactus is a large family of plants, all the members… More
Orchid cactus (Epiphyllum) is identified and grown for the magnificent… More
While there are a number of flowering cacti varieties, they… More
Succulents are plants that store water in their leaves, stems… More
You can make your garden look like a Central American… More
Cactus and Succulents: A Care Manual inspires as it teaches… More
Christmas cactus is easy to grow, and with very little… More
When choosing a pot for your Easter cactus, you should… More
Succulents are plants that can retain moisture, allowing them to… More
Winterizing succulents and cacti is an important process prior to… More
The orchid cactus, or phyllocactus, is a member of the… More
Although similar to a cactus, the Aloe Vera plant is… More
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The pulp in most cacti is acidic and not a… More
An evocative, passionate account of these fascinating plants - exploring… More
A desert rose by another name is adenium, impala lily… More
Epiphytic orchid cactus flowers are gorgeous. But they're not orchids… More
The Desert Rose or adenium species is a succulent with… More
Succulents are great plants to grow in hot arid climates.… More
Watering cactus and succulent gardens requires letting them dry out… More
Growing cactus plants is possible in many different climates, but… More
The Prickly Pear cactus retains water easily, so it can… More
Getting a cactus to grow indoors depends on the type… More
Fixing a broken cactus is a simple as taking the… More
Learn about the light requirements for cacti and succulent plants… More
Learn about the fertilization needs of cacti and other succulent… More
Learn how cacti are potted with tips from an expert… More
Get an introduction on the ease of maintaining a succulent… More
Learn about the best potting mix to use for your… More
Learn about how cactus and succulent plants grow after propagating… More
Learn the definition of a succulent plant and the role… More
Learn about the proper pot size you should use for… More
Learn about the tools you'll need to care for your… More
Learn about watering your cacti and succulent plants with tips… More
A cactus can become a house plant - as long… More
How to understand different types of soil you can use… More
Learn how to water, feed and care for a bonsai… More
Get an introduction on how to grow cactus succulents; get… More
Cactus plants are easy plants to grow in your garden… More
I plan on starting some epiphyllum cactus ( Orchid cactus) from seeds has any one tried this before and what kind of luck have you had I found all kinds of information on the net but want to see what some of the members here have to say about growing… More
I have 2 very nice 10 and 12 inch rooted leaves of orchid cactus. I would like to trade them for other succulents. I am really wanting some Echeveria but would consider other things. The orchid cactus came to me in a (cactus for postage trade) and I misunderstood what… More
:rolleyes: I was out hiking along the SanLorenzo Creek in upper Hayward and came across this cactus, I took a small cutting and am hoping for an identity if anyone can help me. More
My grandmother gave me a few pieces and they multiply like crazy. It's a hardy little house plant and it has actually bloomed a couple of times. Unfortunately it isn't now and I don't have a picture handy, but it makes the most beautiful crimson trumpet shaped flowers. My grandmother… More
I just responded to a newbie who loves cactus. Then I saw that she had all kinds of links in her profile. I PM'ed her to kindly remove all things commercial. I hope that works. Witt More
Ok, here's the deal. We rescued this little bugger from my mom. It was tiny and over grown in a small pot and the pot was all cracked because he was never transplanted. I put him in Cactus soil and a bigger pot and what happened was he started growing… More
Glenda started a round robin seed swap, got up to 7 members by her cutoff date, said it was closed because there weren't the 10 she asked for. Then she started a new thread for the same thing. I have sent her a PM to encourage to include the ones… More
Question - why do the branches(for lack of a better word)of my Christmas cactus have a shriveled appearance and a reddish-pink hue - and still flower - I assume it's in the wrong light - but it seems to happen where ever I move it - except in the summer… More
A friend of mine gave me a cutting of a Holiday Cactus (not sure what type) about a year and a half ago the plant seemed to be doing quite well but of late it keeps dropping leaf and I've also noticed that some of the leaves seem lighter round… More
I was wondering how to propigate this cactus. I have no idea what kind it is. It is around 15 years old. It is 2' tall on the main shoot, then the top got cut off in the patio door and it grew another section off that, and it is… More
As I have been going through my stock I am weeding out the things I dont have as much interest in to make more space for things I do. I wish I had unlimited space so I could keep it all, but I dont. I am going to make one… More
Bought this cacti/succulent garden the other day, loved the red ball on one of the cacti. The cactus & the succulent in the front I think I know, maybe a mammilaria & an echeveria, but the two at the back are a mystery to me. The succulent is a lovely… More
This is a new plant given to me by a friend. She did not know the name. It is hard as a rock, not like a succulent. Anyone know of this plant? Linda B More
This is a new plant given to me by a friend. She did not know the name. It is hard as a rock, not like a succulent. Anyone know of this plant? Linda B More
it's about a foot tall, the needles are hard and about an inch long. the leaves on top have a spread of about 8". the leaves drop in the winter when I bring it in. can anyone identify it. I bought it at Lowe's Garden Center a few years ago… More
Hi, I went today and got a Christmas Cactus, I have been wanting one for a long time and finally bought one. Now how do I take care of it? How often do you water them? Any pointers would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. More
Hello, I have a small cactus and succulent (and an aloe, which is doing fine so far). The cactus is looking mushy at the bottom, and the succulent has had almost all the leaves fall off! Anyone have any idea why this is happening? I am thinking it is aphids,… More
I am offering a grab bag of cactus and succulents, these will be odds and ends of differant types of cactus and succulent..most are small plants or rooted cuttings and even some unrooted cuttings. I just need to cut down on my load some. some of what you may find… More
What are the chances we can get a cacti/succulent forum? I would love it myself and maybe others would also. Just a thought:) The question came to me when I was looking for were to post a question about cactus and didnt know were I should post it..lol So I… More
Please help me Identify this succulent. I was scheduled for shoulder surgery today that will not happen until Aug 25th. The lady that scheduled me had a huge cactus like plant that took up a whole wall, it had a really nice large white bloom which she said only lasts… More