Dragon Fruit Plant Care: Guide On How to Grow Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruit is an exotic cactus that is found in Asia, Mexico, and parts of South America. Dragon fruit plants can be planted as ornamental plants, but they do bare …
Cacti & Succulents
How to Graft a Moon Cactus (Easy Tutorial)
The moon cactus grows in the dessert and is a succulent that needs to be grafted onto another type of cactus or succulent. It has a bright colorful ball-shaped top. …
How to Grow and Care For Moon Cactus
It’s hard to mistake a moon cactus; you’ll always recognize them by their bright pink, yellow, or orange colors. The bright neon colors are usually in the shape of round …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Echeveria Succulents
Echeveria succulents include over 150 species, but they all have similar traits. These adorable little succulents form a rosette of fleshy leaves that resemble a flower and range in color …
Growing Old Man Cactus (Cephalocereus senilis)
The Old Man Cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) earns its name from the tufts of snowy, white ‘hair’ that covers the surface of the cactus. These showy cacti are grown primarily as …
Growing and Caring for Totem Pole Cactus
The totem pole cactus (Pachycereus Schottii Monstrosus) is native to Mexico where it thrives in dry, sunny conditions. This unique cactus grows from a short trunk that branches into many …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Fishbone Cactus
The fishbone cactus (Epiphyllum ‘anguliger’) isn’t your ordinary desert cactus. This cactus is an epiphytic cactus that lives in organic matter (such as decaying leaves) that gathers between the branches …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Rat Tail Cactus
Rat tail cactus (Disocactus ‘flagelliformis’) produces round, vine-like stems which can reach a length of 4 to 6 feet. These long, slender stems have shallow ridges and resemble a rat’s tail …
Tips for Growing Burro’s Tail (Sedum morganianum)
Although it is referred to as a cactus, the burro’s tail cactus (Sedum ‘morganianum’) is actually a succulent and not a cactus. But both require similar growing conditions, like loose gritty …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Fairy Castle Cactus
The Fairy Castle Cactus is one of the most common decorative cactus species in the nation. It is native to North, South, and Central America and can reach 6-25 feet …
Growing Guide: Growing Star Cactus (Astrophytum asteria)
The adorable little star cactus earns its name from its spineless body that resembles the shape of a star. The greenish-gray cactus features ridges of tiny white dots further outlining …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Peanut Cactus
The peanut cactus (Echinopsis chamaecereus) produces a cluster of fuzzy, peanut-shaped stems giving it its common name. This cactus is prized for its stunning 2-inch blooms in brilliant shades of …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Pencil Cactus
The pencil cactus (Euphorbia ‘tirucalli’) is a unique houseplant with its brown branches that branch out to smaller green branches and finally with 1-inch oval leaves. It gets its name …
11 Different Types of Echeveria (Photos)
Echeverias is a Central American succulent that grows in a rosette shape with fleshy leaves. They are a favorite in terrariums, artwork, and other places because their shape resembles a …
Growing Adromischus Cristatus (Crinkle-Leaf Plant)
Adromischus Cristatus, also known as the crinkle-leaf plant, is a slow-growing plant with small, thick leaves that feature a distinctive wavy edge. The plant reaches a maximum height of about …
10 Tips for Growing a Queen of the Night Cactus
The epiphyllum oxypetalum, which is also called the “Queen of the Night” cactus, is a perennial that can grow to be up to 10 feet tall. It grows in hardiness …
How to Repot a Moon Cactus
The moon cactus has become a very popular houseplant in recent years. Their colorful buds and delightful curves make them an attractive indoor plant, as well as being a relatively …
