Cactus or Succulent?
By Larry Hodgson You often hear the term “cactus and succulents.” In fact, I use it myself when I write.Continue Reading
Category: Cactus and succulents
Neglect Your Desert Cacti for Good Bloom
The less care you give a cactus, the better it will flower!
The Panda Plant: The November 2021 Houseplant of the Month
By Larry Hodgson The panda plant is a classic succulent houseplant and has been available for decades. Certainly, it wasContinue Reading
When a Red Ball Cactus Loses Its Top
By Larry Hodgson Question: When I received this cactus, it had only a central stem with another colorful cactus on top.Continue Reading
Echeveria: The May 2021 Houseplant of the Month
By Larry Hodgson Echeverias are very popular these days. With their thick leaves in a wide range of fascinating colorsContinue Reading
A Sweetheart Succulent for Valentine’s Day
Variegated sweetheart vine (Ceropegia woodii ‘Variegata’). Photo: worldofsucculents.com One of my favorite Valentine’s plant is the variegated sweetheart vine (Ceropegia woodii ‘Variegata’).Continue Reading
5 Simple Rules for Watering Succulent Houseplants
They have the reputation of being so easy to grow, yet succulent houseplants do need some care… including careful watering.Continue Reading
Beaucarnea: January 2021 Houseplant of the Month
Photo: Thejoyofplants.co.uk, styling by Elize Eveleens, Klimprodukties Maybe you know this plant under the name ponytail palm for its long, ribbonlike,Continue Reading
Prickly Pear Encounters: Removing Glochids
A typical prickly pear cactus (Opuntia dillenii). The wicked-looking long spines are not all you have to worry about! Photo:Continue Reading
A Floppy Echeveria Is Starved for Light
An echeveria should really be growing upright, not sideways. Question: I would like to know what’s wrong with this plant IContinue Reading