Cactus plants are infamous for being easy to look after. They are the go-to plants to grow for beginner gardeners who don't have their green thumbs yet, but that doesn't mean that they are ...

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...

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Learn how to propagate a Christmas cactus in soil or water with these simple step-by-step instructions. Christmas cactus plants can be propagated using both water and soil methods, each with its own ...

These fast-growing succulent plants are fun thanks to their pencil-thick branches and striking, skeletal shape. Learn how to ...

One of the pleasures of the colder months is the opportunity to plan next year’s garden while staying inside where it’s warm. If you are thinking about adding something new to your landscape, why not ...

This succulent is native to tropical regions, meaning it loves moisture and will flourish in areas with high humidity, like the bathroom or laundry room.

"Cacti and succulents are smarter than the average plant," says Larry Lee, the horticulturist managing the University of California Botanical Garden's world-class cactus and succulent collection.

Dennis: As I sat on our front porch, the early evening sun making me squint less than an hour after a huge downpour — ah, Oregon spring! — my mind was having trouble linking our lush, verdant ...