Succulent Guides

Looking for information on which succulents or cacti to add to your indoor or outdoor garden? In this section, you'll learn everything you need to know about cacti & succulent type plants. You'll find growing guides, plant comparisons, and how-to articles on propagation. You'll also find list-based comparison articles of our favorite succulents and cacti.

Gardener pulling Aloe plant out of black plastic pot

Succulents

How to Repot Aloe in 3 Easy Steps

Does your Aloe plant need to be repotted? While this may seem easy, there a few things you'll want to be mindful of when repotting your plant. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through three basic steps for repotting your Aloe plants, with a few tips along the way!

kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Succulents

How to Grow and Care For Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana

Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana is one of the most popular varieties of Kalanchoe grown in home gardens, both indoors and outdoors. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss takes you through everything you need to know about growing Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana, including its maintenance and care requirements.

revive dying aloe

Succulents

How to Revive an Unhealthy Aloe Vera Plant in 7 Easy Steps

Is your Aloe Vera plant looking a little rugged? If your plant looks a bit unhealthy or is on the verge of dying, there are some steps you can take to revive your plant. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn shares her top tips for reviving an Aloe Vera plant that might be almost out of time.

Crassula Ovata plant in ceramic white pot with pink plastic watering can next to it

Succulents

How Much and How Often Should You Water Jade Plants?

Do you have a Jade Plant in your indoor garden that you aren't sure how often you should water? These popular succulents can be a bit picky about their moisture levels. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through exactly how much water Jade Plants need, and how often you should be watering them.

Fishbone cactus growing in a terra cotta pot.

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How to Plant, Grow and Care For Fishbone Cactus

Are you thinking of adding a Fishbone Cactus to your indoor or outdoor garden space? These popular cacti can make wonderful indoor and outdoor garden plants. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton takes you through everything you need to know about the Fishbone Cactus and their care.

Desert Rose cactus growing in container with pink blooms

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How to Plant, Grow and Care For Desert Rose Plants

Thinking of adding a desert rose to your garden, but aren't sure where to start? This flowering cacti is quite beautiful, and well known for its stunning pink blooms. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley takes you through all you need to know about Adenium Obesum and their care.

Flowering Jade Plant blooming after growing outdoors

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Will Jade Plants Flower When Grown Indoors?

Do you have a Jade Plant grown indoors that just won't seem to flower? Can these popular succulents flower at all when grown inside as houseplants? In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley looks at what you can expect from your Indoor Jade Plant and their blooming schedule.

kalanchoe varieties

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41 Different Types of Kalanchoe Varieties You’ll Love

Thinking of adding some Kalanchoe to your indoor or outoor garden, but aren't sure where to start? There are many different varieties to choose form, depending on your goals. In this articcle, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at the many different types of Kalanchoe, with names and pictures of each!

Aloe vera plant blooming indoors on a windowsill

Succulents

Does Aloe Vera Flower When Grown Indoors?

Trying to figure out if your Aloe Vera plant will flower indoors? Or perhaps you are trying to figure out if you can force your Aloe plant to bloom as a houseplant? In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley looks at the bloom habits of Aloe, and if they can bloom indoors or not.

Moon Cactus plants grow together in small containers on a table. The tops of each cacti are pink, yellow, or red.

Succulents

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Moon Cactus Plants

Thinking of adding some moon cactus to your indoor or outdoor garden? These popular cacti have beautiful tops to the plant which come in a variety of colors. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton examines how to grow Gymnocalycium mihanovichii, including all aspects of their maintenance and care.

Hens and chicks plants in full bloom in garden

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Do Hens and Chicks Plants Die After They Flower?

Did your hens and chicks plant start flowering, and now you aren't sure what will happen to your plant? While their blooms are beautiful, many gardeners do what they can to restrict their blooms. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley looks at the life cycle of these popular succulents, and what to expect from them once they start to flower.

Wild-looking red succulent growing in a round pot topped with small white rocks. Other potted plants are positioned nearby on bright green turf. The succulent is red with a greenish center. The leaves are long and tentacle-like, growing in a rosette pattern. Each of the thick leaves has sharp tooth edges and they all grow upward and slightly toward the right.

Succulents

37 Different Types of Aloe Plants With Names and Pictures

Are you thinking of growing aloe indoors or outdoors, but aren't sure where to start? There are many different types of aloe to choose from, depending on how you plan to grow it. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through the different aloe types you can add to your indoor or outdoor garden.

Lavender Scallops succulent growing in garden with green petals that have a red fringe

Succulents

How to Grow and Care For Lavender Scallops

Need help determining the best way to care for your Kalanchoe Fedtschenkoi? This popular succulent is low-maintenance and makes an excellent plant for beginners. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strass walks you through the maintenance and care of Lavender Scallops!

lithops

Succulents

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Lithops (Living Stone Plants)

Are you looking for a unique succulent to add to your houseplant collection? Also called living stone plants, these succulents can make a statement in any indoor or outdoor garden. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley takes you everything you need to know about living stone plants and their care.

haworthia varieties

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16 Different Types of Haworthia With Names and Pictures

Looking for a unique succulent to add to your indoor or outdoor garden? Why not try a Haworthia plant? There are many different types of this popular plant to choose from. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at the many different types of Haworthia varieties you can grow!