9 Cactus Myths Every Gardener Should Know

Think you know cacti? Think again! These prickly plants are shrouded in myths that even a seasoned gardener might fall for. From outright bizarre to somewhat believable, we’re here to

How To Grow Succulents From Leaves

Succulent Propagation via Leaves

In today’s bustling world, houseplants often get neglected due to busy work or class schedules. In some ways, this has meant many classic houseplants are less popular, but it also

How To Grow Succulents From Cuttings

Propagating Succulents using Cuttings

Succulents are among the most popular houseplants out there. These (usually) little guys are attractive and usually easy to care for and tend to be quite pleasing to the eye.

Why Are My Succulent Leaves Shriveling?

Shriveling Succulent Leaves

The most common reason for succulent leaves shriveling is underwatering. It is not an attractive look. But it is important to understand that a few shriveled lower leaves on succulents

Can You Use Neem Oil On Succulents?

Can succulents be sprayed with Neem Oil

We often associate the word “succulents” with cacti, but this category of plants includes a wide range of species from all over the world. The term refers to any plant

Can You Use Fish Emulsion To Fertilize Succulents?

Bottle of fish emulsion fertilizer for succulents

Succulents are a unique group of moisture-storing plants. They are hardy plants requiring little maintenance to stay beautiful no matter their environment. None of this means they’re invincible, though. Owners

Succulent Leaves Turning Yellow – Why?

Succulents leaves starting to turn yellow??

Succulents are lovely house plants that are low maintenance and look nice in any room. But sometimes succulent leaves turn yellow. What causes yellow leaves on succulents? This article provides

What Is the Soak and Dry Watering Method?

Watering a cactus-succulent from above

Succulents are easy houseplants to keep alive. Although they don’t need much moisture, you do need to water your succulents. If you’ve ever had a succulent die on you, you

Why Do Succulent Leaves Turn Soft?

soft succulent leaves

Succulent plants or succulents derive their name from the Latin word “succus” which translates to juice.  The fleshy, thickened, or juicy new leaves and stems with water-storing tissues are an identifying

Enjoy Desert Glamour On Your Windowsill

Several varieties of Cactus growing on a windowsill in decorative white ceramic pots

You don’t need a horticulture degree to enjoy cacti and succulents and the beauty of these flowering plants. The language of botany means nothing to many an ardent gardener. The

Succulents You See Them Everywhere Indoors

Assorted variety of succulent plants

All types of succulent plants, you see them everywhere. In dish gardens, terrariums, pots, planters, on patios, even in modern foundation plantings.  Succulents are plants without frills, geared to modern

Are Succulents Poisonous to Cats?

Succulents like these Echeverias are not poisonous to cats

When it comes to plants that cats will bother, succulents are usually pretty low on the list just because of their sturdy (and usually non-dangling) structure. What if your cat

What Are The Best Succulent Ground Cover Plants?

Blooing succulent growing as a ground cover

The topic of a succulent ground cover is an interesting one. If you’ve been thinking of using succulents as a water-saving, low-maintenance, easy-care ground cover, you’re in good company. These

What To Do About Cactus Turning Yellow

cactus plant with yellow sunglasses attached

Are your cactus turning yellow? Here’s the deal! Cactus can thrive in very harsh circumstances, but they must be particularly harsh circumstances. Unfortunately, there are many stresses and unfavorable conditions