Succulents are some of the more intriguingly shaped plants. These plants have special water-storage capabilities and tolerate dry conditions. While most people think cacti when they hear the word ...

We often think of succulents as quirky houseplants, but in the right conditions, these beautiful plants can thrive outdoors -- even in cooler climates.

BOISE, Idaho — Even if you don’t consider yourself much of a gardener, here’s something that anybody can successfully make and grow. Garden master Jim Duthie shows us how to put together an indoor ...

“All cactus are succulents, but not all succulents are cactus,” said Frank Drake, former president of the Bakersfield Cactus and Succulent Society. Frank, and his wife, Paulette, have been active ...

Many succulents, including cacti, make great indoor plants as well as great starter plants for people new to gardening. They’re shallow-rooted plants so if you’re already growing them outside, it’s ...

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 ...

The Christmas cactus prefers a little humidity — unlike other cacti and succulents —as well as bright, indirect sunlight.

Growing cacti from seed is relatively easy, though it can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months for them to start growing. Since cacti can live for a long time, it’s definitely a worthwhile ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Plant owners alike took part in a local event this weekend, highlighting several private plant collections in the region. The free event brought together vendors that ...

Cacti are tolerant to drought and hard to kill, making them ideal for aspiring gardeners whose thumbs are more black than green. But for them to thrive, they require a special kind of soil. Cactus ...