This cactus thrives in a well-draining mix of potting soil, peat moss, and sand or perlite, and prefers soil that stays ...

Succulents have been gaining popularity among both beginner gardeners and seasoned plant lovers. Within this resilient plant ...

Viva La Plant Shop! held a "Scream " themed paint and pot night Saturday for horror fans and plant fanatics alike. Customers ...

When we think succulents, we generally think hot, dry desert conditions. But many species thrive in cold, rocky areas, and ...

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

Since I first saw a bat as an undergraduate student more than 20 years ago, I was captivated by these enigmatic and “weird” ...

Aloe vera is probably the simplest and most gratifying plant to cultivate in your balcony garden. Known for its healing gel ...

Propagate succulents in the early spring using either leaves, cuttings, or offsets. Keep them in a well-draining pot with good soil.

Halloween doesn’t just belong to plastic pumpkins, skeletons and fake cobwebs. Out there in the botanical underworld, there ...

The best house plants can thrive on neglect. Some of the most durable are succulents, with thick-skinned fleshy leaves plump with water which allow them to go for long periods without any rain or ...

Yucca rostrata, sometimes known as beaked yucca, is one of the most interesting varieties in the yucca family of ...

Timing is truly everything, especially if you want your Christmas plant to provide a touch of festive cheer to your home with ...