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Stonecrop Sedum Plants: Care, Popular Varieties & Buyers Guide
Stonecrop Sedum Plants: Care, Popular Varieties & Buyers Guide
Sedum, commonly known as stonecrop, is a popular groundcover, prized for its ability to spread and form colorful, low-maintenance carpets of foliage. These drought-tolerant plants thrive in sunny, dry spots and are often used to fill gaps between stepping stones, spill...
Crown of Thorns Plant (Euphorbia milii) ‘Care & Growing Guide’ – Everything You Need to Know!
Crown of Thorns Plant (Euphorbia milii) ‘Care & Growing Guide’ – Everything You Need to Know!
The Crown of Thorns plant, known as Euphorbia milii, is a hardy and popular houseplant known for its ability to bloom year-round in various colors, even indoors, and for its thick, vibrant green leaves. This slow-growing plant thrives in a...
Snake Plants Sansevieria ‘Care & Growing Guide’ – Everything You Need to Know!
Snake Plants Sansevieria ‘Care & Growing Guide’ – Everything You Need to Know!
Snake plants are one of the most popular houseplants due to their modern look and easy-care nature. They are drought-tolerant superstars, thriving without water and adapting easily to low or medium lighting conditions. Their striking, upright leaves and sleek, architectural...
Top 20 Cold Hardy Cactus – Care & Growing Guide ‘Everything You Need to Know!
Top 20 Cold Hardy Cactus – Care & Growing Guide ‘Everything You Need to Know!
Cold-hardy cacti are not new—they have existed and thrived in cold climates for millions of years, adapting to survive freezing temperatures with remarkable resilience. These extraordinary plants challenge the misconception that cacti only belong in deserts, proving their ability to...
Blue-gray Agave americana rosettes in a dry succulent garden with small blue groundcover and orange-red succulents
Agave americana – Everything You Need to Know!
Agave Americana is the most popular type of Century Plant, and has a rich history that dates all the way back to the Aztecs. With its ability to store water in its leaves, this succulent has adapted to survive in the driest of...
Three patterned ceramic pots holding small cacti; a white face-shaped pot with a round cactus in front
All About Cactus – Top 20 Facts About Cacti that You Need to Know!
A Cactus is a flowering plant native to hot, dry areas like deserts, and is known for its thick stem and sharp needle-like points. It lacks leaves and can be grown indoors in pots. Cactus plants have the unique feature...
How to Take Care of Tillandsia Air Plants – Plus Our Top 10 Favorite Varieties and More...
How to Take Care of Tillandsia Air Plants – Plus Our Top 10 Favorite Varieties and More...
Air plants are unusual because they do not need soil to grow and can cling to rocks or almost anything. They are also popular houseplants among beginners and expert gardeners for their hardy nature and low-maintenance growth habit. Their unique...
Front-yard xeriscape with agave, yucca, barrel cactus and pink bougainvillea on a gravel bed.
Xeriscaping Guide – Landscaping with Drought Tolerant & Resistant Plants
The term Xeriscaping is a combination of two words "xeric" means "dry" and “scaping” comes from “landscaping”, also, known as drought tolerant landscaping design. It is a practice of designing resilient and stunning landscapes and is essentially a drought tolerant...
Mother of Thousands Plants - Everything You Need to Know!
Mother of Thousands Plants - Everything You Need to Know!
Mother of Thousands, also known as Kalanchoe laetivirens, is not only a cool addition to your houseplant collection, but it's also a hardy, low-maintenance succulent species. Originally hailing from Madagascar, the Mother of Thousands plants has made its way to...
Why it is Hard to Find a Real Christmas Cactus?
Why it is Hard to Find a Real Christmas Cactus?
F inding a real Christmas cactus can be quite a challenge, especially during the Christmas season. With its stunning blooms and festive allure, the Christmas cactus has become a sought-after holiday plant for many households. However, the difficulty lies in...
Pink-flowering holiday (Christmas) cactus in a black pot on a windowsill.
Holiday Cactus Plants - Christmas Cactus Vs. Thanksgiving Cactus Vs. Easter Cactus - What's the Difference?
The 3 main types of Holiday Cactus are all low-maintenance plants with amazing flowers that bloom throughout the different holiday seasons. From the vibrant blooms of the Christmas cactus to the festive foliage of the Thanksgiving cactus and the delightful...
Barrel Cactus Varieties - Everything You Need to Know!
Barrel Cactus Varieties - Everything You Need to Know!
When it comes to barrel cacti, the most popular by far is the golden barrel cactus, opens in a new tab. Other types of barrel cactus are: blue barrel cactus,, opens in a new tab white barrel cactus, opens in...
Cactus Watering - Everything You Need to Know! 
Cactus Watering - Everything You Need to Know! 
Cacti are popular houseplants, admired not only for their unique beauty but also for their ability to survive in harsh conditions. However, the common misconception that they don’t need much water is misleading. While it’s true that cacti thrive in...
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Cactus Soil - The Ultimate Guide
C acti are stunning and make excellent indoor and outdoor plants, but they require a very specific type of soil that these plants thrive. When it comes to choosing the right soil for your adorable cacti, it’s like picking out the perfect...
Succulents vs. Cacti: What's the Difference?
Succulents vs. Cacti: What's the Difference?
While all cacti are considered to be succulents, there are some succulents that are not cacti. When it comes to succulents and cacti, they may seem similar at first glance, but there are some key distinctions that set them apart....
A Simple Step-by-Step Guide: Repotting Succulents
A Simple Step-by-Step Guide: Repotting Succulents
Succulents, opens in a new tab are popular and versatile plants that add exquisiteness to any room or outdoor space. With their unique shapes, colors, and textures, succulents can be an eye-catching addition to your home garden. However, like all...
Close-up of assorted colorful rosette succulents in green, pink and blue hues, tightly clustered.
Keep Your Succulents Alive: How to Care for Succulents Ultimate Guide
Succulents have become increasingly popular in homes and as office decor thanks to their unique shapes, sizes, and hardiness. They are a type of plant that stores water in its stems, leaves, or roots during drought. Succulents come in wide...
Box of small succulents and concrete planters beside a blank tablet held by hands on a wooden table
10 Best Housewarming Plant Gifts
Plants are a wonderful way to add life to a new home and can be a great housewarming gift idea. Not only do they help purify the air, but they also provide a touch of nature in an otherwise boring...
Person holding a potted plant and using a smartphone to identify it among many houseplants
How to Identify Plants + 7 Apps That'll Help
Ever stumbled across a plant and wanted to identify it, but weren't sure how? You're not alone. Identifying plants can be difficult if you’re a budding gardener or a veteran plant lover. With the right techniques and tools, you can...
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10 Popular House Plants for Beginners
If you're new to the world of house plants, or if you're just looking for some ideas on new plants to try, you'll want to check out this list of popular plants for beginners. From easy-to-care-for options like succulents and...
Assortment of potted houseplants, small wooden stands, watering can and empty framed print against white paneled wall
Top 20 Gifts for Plant Lovers 2023
Plant parents and green thumbs deserve special gifts that show how much you care. Plant gifts are great because they bring color, life, and beauty to any home. As the saying goes, “A room without plants is like a sky...
Five hanging potted succulents and trailing houseplants in macramé hangers by a bright window
Top 30 Best Hanging House Plants That Make Any Space Look Amazing
Hanging house plants are the perfect way to bring nature indoors while saving valuable floor and shelf space. They instantly brighten up bedrooms and living rooms by adding lush greenery, fresh air, and a calming ambiance. Whether cascading from baskets,...
How to Propagate Succulents – Care & Growing Guide
How to Propagate Succulents – Care & Growing Guide
Propagating succulents is an exciting way to grow your plant collection while adding a personal touch to your indoor or outdoor garden. These sun-loving desert plants, with thick, fleshy leaves that store water, are perfect for beginners or anyone with...
Succulent with stacked scalloped green leaves and a bright yellow daisy-like flower
Here are the 10 Most Famous Succulents to Grow
Are you a succulent, opens in a new tab lover? Do these charming ornamental popular types of succulents attract you with their simplicity and minimalistic maintenance? If yes, you are at the right place. That is because today, we will...
String of Hearts 'Care & Growing Guide' - Everything You Need to Know!
String of Hearts 'Care & Growing Guide' - Everything You Need to Know!
String of Hearts is a popular household hanging plant with heart-shaped leaves that has won the hearts of millions of people worldwide. The string of hearts, scientifically known as Ceropegia woodii. This attractive succulent is best used for decoration purposes, especially in...
Assorted small potted cacti with varied spines and colors arranged in a three-by-three grid on a stone surface.
10 Best Cactus You Can Grow Indoors Or At Your Home
Members of the Cactaceae family are much adored by gardeners and collectors because of their sizes and types. When these diminutive beings flower, they look even more attractive. To top it off, these living organisms are drought-tolerant, can happily handle...
Growing Cylindropuntia Cholla
Growing Cylindropuntia Cholla
Cylindropuntia cholla, opens in a new tab is an ardent gardener’s love though its spiny barbs can play havoc if not taken care of. Genus Cylindropuntia is a native to the southwestern parts of the US, mainly Mexico. The Cholla...
Top view of a pink-and-white Selenicereus anthonyanus (fishbone cactus) bloom with zigzag stems and nearby potted plants
How to Grow & Care for Selenicereus Anthonyanus (Fishbone Cactus)
Selenicereus anthonyanus, opens in a new tab is one such succulent that can immediately start conversations for its beauty. This fascinating cactus variety has multiple common names that include Fishbone cactus, Ric rac cactus, and zig-zag cactus. These names resemble...
Best Colorful Sempervivum for Autumn
Best Colorful Sempervivum for Autumn
Sempervivum, opens in a new tab or Hens and chicks are amazing entities in your garden. This is because of the way they can change colors every season. Be it spring, summer, or autumn, these creations of nature will always...
Acanthocereus tetragonus (Fairy Castle Cactus)
Fairy Castle Cactus 'Acanthocereus tetragonus' - Everything You Need to Know!
Step into the whimsical world of Planet Desert as we embark on a journey to explore the captivating beauty of the Fairy Castle Cactus, also known as Acanthocereus tetragonus. This mesmerizing cactus is sure to cast a spell on any...
Growing Sempervivum Cobweb Succulents
Growing Sempervivum Cobweb Succulents
Sempervivum Cobweb, opens in a new tab is an extraordinary succulent that looks very similar to other varieties of hens and chicks succulents- thin fiber-like strands at the tips of the leaves are the only difference. These fibers look like...
Everything to know about Astrophytum Myriostigma (Bishop's Cap)
Everything to know about Astrophytum Myriostigma (Bishop's Cap)
If you are looking for an exciting and extraordinary spineless cactus, go for the Astrophytum Myriostigma, opens in a new tab plant. Native to Mexico, the Astrophytum myriostigma has several other common names, such as Bishop’s Cap Plant, Bishop’s Hat, Bishop's...
Top 10 Echeveria Succulents To Own
Top 10 Echeveria Succulents To Own
Echeveria is one of the most beautiful succulents, opens in a new tab and is popular among gardeners, interior decorators, florists, event planners, and plant lovers. Being a genus of perennial flower-shaped plants, Echeveria succulents, opens in a new tab...
Growing & Care Guide: Kalanchoe ‘Flapjacks’
Growing & Care Guide: Kalanchoe ‘Flapjacks’
If you are looking for an interesting and unique succulent, go for Kalanchoe Luciae Flapjacks, opens in a new tab. The nickname for this pretty succulent is “Flapjack”. This magnificent plant is loved by people for its low-maintenance needs. Although...
Growing Sedum Plants
Growing Sedum Plants
About the Sedum Species The sedum plant is one of the easiest-to-grow succulents, opens in a new tab. Be it bad soil or too harsh of sunlight; it is ever forgiving. It is a perennial plant bearing fleshy stems that...
Make Your Own Succulent Garden
Make Your Own Succulent Garden
If you do not have much time to spend on plants and yet wish to become a dedicated gardener, it is time that you go in for a succulent, opens in a new tab garden. It is a satisfying and...
Succulent Fungus & Remedies
Succulent Fungus & Remedies
It is frustrating when your lovely succulents, opens in a new tab are attacked by fungus. These darling houseplants do not mind being ignored, least demanding, timely watering or fertilization. But, when they catch a fungal infection out of nowhere,...
Dark purple Aeonium rosettes with bright yellow flowering clusters in a dry garden bed
Our Favorite Aeonium Succulents ‘Care & Garden Design Ideas’ Everything You Need to Know!
Aeoniums, often referred to as the “rosettes of the succulent world,” are captivating plants known for their symmetrical, rose-like forms and vibrant colors. Native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and parts of North Africa, these Aeonium succulents stand out not...