All succulents should be planted in well-draining potting mix, ideally one formulated specifically for cactuses and ...

The popularity of cacti and succulents has made these once-specialty plants widely available and introduced a new generation ...

Succulents generally thrive on benign neglect. Quickly draining soil is the foundation of succulent and cactus care.

Discover 5 statement succulents to grow instead of windowsill succulents. A plant expert shares her tips on how to grow these ...

Out west, fall is the best time to move big cactus and succulents. The days are growing shorter, so they are dormant from the rigors of a long hot summer. Moisture content is lower inside the plants, ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. If you grow cactus and succulents as houseplants, ...

"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.

Have you ever wondered the difference between succulents and cacti? Succulents are plants that store water in their stems, roots, and leaves whereas cacti are fleshy plants that store water but, by ...

Looking for an easy plant to care for? Try a succulent. Any plant with fleshy stems or leaves is called a succulent. Aside from cacti, only a few other plant families have succulent members. All these ...