String of pearls, hen and chicks, pork and beans, mother of hundreds, Old Man cactus. These quaint common names of succulents have been bandied around the gardening world for years. Despite this, ...

Newly potted cuttings or divisions of Christmas cactus will need adequate care to ensure they develop healthy roots. "I make ...

That’s how Kim Thorpe describes Desert Creations, the novelty gift shop and well-stocked nursery that she and four friends from the Los Angeles Cactus and Succulent Society opened in Northridge this ...

One of the most beloved this time of year is the Christmas cactus—named for its vibrant flowers that appear right around the holiday season. This easygoing succulent, native to the coastal mountains ...

Out west, fall is the best time to move big cactus and succulents. The days are growing shorter, so they are dormant from the rigors of a long hot summer. Moisture content is lower inside the plants, ...

(Succulentophile is giving way this week to Peter Bangayan’s preview of the upcoming garden and pet show in Quezon City.) Many cacti and succulent plant hobbyists usually have a second hobby, and ...

Create a succulent garden centerpiece with different shapes and colors this holiday season.Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Add a bit of life to ...

“It’s the biggest show in the country,” said Pam Schnebelen, 75, one of a record crowd of ardent cactus fans who attended the Inter-city Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale over the weekend. Schnebelen ...

Facing terminal cancer, retired veterinarian Maggie Wagner went looking for a legacy. She found it in a garden of succulents and cactus.