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.

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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!

cactus indoors

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17 Different Types of Cactus Plants You Can Grow Indoors

Looking to add some cactus plants to the inside of your home, but aren't sure where to start? There are plenty of different indoor-friendly cactus plants you can add to your indoor garden. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss lists out some of her favorite cactus plants to grow inside your home.

purple succulents

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37 Different Types of Unique Purple Succulents

If you are looking for something that's a little more unique to add to your garden, a purple succulent might be exactly what you need! In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through her favorite purple succulents to add to your indoor or outdoor garden.

hens and chicks

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How to Plant, Grow and Care For Hens and Chicks

If you are looking for a low-maintenance succulent to add to your garden, look no further than the Hens and Chicks plant. Aptly named for the way they grow, these plants make great indoor or outdoor garden companions. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley walks through everything you need to know about these popular succulents and their care.

Hens and Chicks Plant Growing in Garden. There is a single plant near other offsets.

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Do Hens and Chicks Spread Out or Stay in One Area?

Are you thinking of adding some hens and chicks plants to your indoor or outdoor garden? Curious to know if they'll stay in one place or spread out everywhere? In this article, gardening expert Paige Folely looks at the growth radius of these popular succulents, and what you can expect once you start adding them to your garden.

Trailing succulent is growing in a hanging basket with vines hanging over the side of the container.

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31 Trailing Succulent Plants For Hanging Baskets

Are you trying to find the perfect succulent plant to hang in a basket somewhere around your home or apartment? There are plenty of different trailing & vining succulents that can fit just about any type of decor. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton looks at her favorite vining or tralining succlents for hanging baskets in your indoor garden.

A string of hearts plant growing in a white pot. Leaves and stems flow over the sides of the white container it is growing in.

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How to Plant, Grow and Care for String of Hearts Plants

Looking for a new houseplant to add to your indoor plant collection? The string of hearts plant can make a wonderful addition to any indoor garden. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton shares everything you need to know about String of Hearts plants and their care.

Gardener watering a succulent plant sitting on a table. They are holding a green watering can and water is dripping into the succulent pot.

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How to Water Succulent Plants in 5 Easy Steps

Watering your succulents can be a bit of an art. It's important not to underwater them, but it's just as critical to make sure they aren't overwatered. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton walks through five simple steps for watering your succulents the right way.

small cactus plants

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11 Small Cactus Plants For Pots or Containers

Looking for a small cactus to grow in pots or containers? There are many different options to choose from, including some that flower and some that don't. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at her favorite types of small cactus plants you can add to your container garden collection.

Succulent With Orange Flowers Blooming in Garden

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13 Different Succulents & Cacti With Orange Flowers

Are you looking for a few succulents that have beautiful orange blooms? There are many different orange flowering succulents to choose from, blooming in all shades of orange. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss examines her favorite succulents that have beautiful orange flowers.

Succulent Plant Getting Watered by Gardener in White Ceramic Pot

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How Much and How Often Should You Water Succulents?

Succulents are popular plants for their low-maintenance care profile. But they still need water. And the question for many new succulent owners is, how much and how often should you actually be watering them? In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton takes you through everything you need to know about succulents and their moisture requirements.