Annette Hird 
Cholla cacti are interesting species in that they have an abundance of very sharp, barbed spines and many have flower buds that are edible as well as edible fruit. These cacti are multi-branching with cylindroid joints. The reason this genus of cacti is so successful in the wild is how the plant reproduces itself. The … Read more
Cholla cactus belong to the Cylindropuntia genus which contains around 33 different species. Originally, this genus was thought to be a subgenus of Opuntia. However, the genus now stands alone. The main difference between the Cylindropuntia genus and the Opuntia genus is that the former has cylindrical stems while the latter has flattened stems called … Read more
There are over 30 species in the Adromischus genus that you can easily grow. These succulents are all low-growing and are ideal for growing in containers indoors. However, if you live in a warm climate, you can also grow these lovely plants outdoors and they will add some interest to your rock garden. Most of … Read more
Calico hearts is a low-growing succulent with attractive succulent leaves. The leaves are wedge-shaped and thick. They are green in color with interesting chocolate-colored splotches. This gives them a marbled appearance. These plants are ideal for growing in pots due to their compact size and low maintenance requirements. They have a fairly shallow root system … Read more
Cacti in the Gymnocalycium genus are commonly known as chin cactus. They are small growing cacti, mostly rounded in shape with ribs that have spines growing out of the areoles on the edges of the ribs. The most stunning feature of most Gymnocalycium species is their array of stunning large and showy flowers. Most of … Read more
Chin cactus is commonly grown by cacti and succulent lovers. There are around 50 species but many more cultivated varieties available. These cacti are small and often globose or cylindrical. Most species have quite sharp spines that grow from the areoles on the ribs. One of the most popular cultivars is the moon cactus (Gymnocalycium … Read more
Sedum succulents belong to the Crassulaceae family. This collection of plants is commonly referred to as stonecrops. There are around 400 to 500 species in this family. Sedum succulents fall into three distinct classifications. These are upright sedums, creeping sedums, and trailing sedums. Most of these Sedum plants are easy to grow and require only … Read more
Burro’s tail is an easy succulent to grow as a pot plant. Ideally, it grows well in a hanging planter or basket so that the long stems can trail down over the edges of the planter. Alternatively, you could put it in a nice decorative pot that you place on a plant stand or pedestal, … Read more
Common succulents have become extremely popular as houseplants over the last few years. And, there’s a good reason for this. They’re extremely easy to grow, even for beginners. Succulent plants hold water in their leaves so they can survive quite some time without any additional water. So, if you happen to forget to water your … Read more
Most varieties in the cacti family that are readily available to home gardeners and enthusiasts are fairly easy to grow and pretty hard to kill. These plants require very little maintenance and many are drought tolerant and require minimal watering. The main problem that people have with growing cacti is overwatering. This is because cacti … Read more
