Bonsai Jacks’ Gritty Mix drains very quickly, creating an environment that cacti and succulents love. Amazon Succulents and cacti are popular both as houseplants and as outdoor garden plants. However, ...

A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...

One of the things I look forward to most during the festive season is watching my Christmas cactus bloom. Over the last couple of years, I've realized there's one particular element that can make or ...

Succulentophile is giving way this week to this article by cactus enthusiast Peter Bangayan, a member of the Cactus and Succulent Society of the Philippines. Having seen a number of people taking an ...

Shallow pots work well for many succulents because they dry more evenly than deep containers. Pots that are too deep for a plant’s root system stay wet too long, which is a major cause of indoor ...

So, what exactly are succulents and cacti? Succulents are defined as plants that store water in thickened leaves, stems, or roots. Cacti are a specific type of succulent that have structures called ...

I have always been honest about my lack of gardening skills. I often say that I have more of a “gangrene thumb” than a green one, so when we visited our Aunt Claudia recently and took the tour of her ...