Garden Troughs and Other Planters - Cacti and Succulents
Troughs and other planters make suitable containers for cacti and succulents. Garden troughs have long been a favorite choice for permanent cacti and succulent gardens. These come in different shapes and sizes. Sometimes, you can buy matching ... [... more]
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Some Tender and Hardy Ice Plants - Cacti and Succulents
Ice plants are interesting succulents with daisy-like flowers. There are both tender and hardy species. These are members of the Aizoaceae family. In recent years, these have become a popular choice for perennial beds and borders. They are also ... [... more]
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Keeping Your Kalanchoes in Bloom Longer - Cacti and ...
If you want to keep your kalanchoe blooming longer, there are a few things you can do. This is one of the most popular succulents, and is often sold as a flowering potted plant year-round. Once you get your plant home, begin by taking time to ... [... more]
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The Bushy Euphorbias - Cacti and Succulents
Of the many kinds of Euphorbias, some of the most attractive ones have a bushy growth habit. Some of these are used for houseplants when small. All would be suitable for growing outdoors in warm climates. As with most Euphorbias, these produce a ... [... more]
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A Primer on Seeds - Cacti and Succulents
Seeds are a plant waiting to happen. They are the means by which we often produce cacti and succulents as well as other new garden plants. The story of seeds is an interesting one. Seeds have sometimes been called the largest army in the world. ... [... more]
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Cacti and Succulents for Coastal Gardens - Cacti and ...
Tough places call for tough plants. For seaside gardens where the plants are bathed in salty air and windswept, choose salt tolerant cacti and succulents. Many of the most popular cacti and succulents are indeed tolerant of salty conditions. ... [... more]
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Cacti with Edible Fruits - Cacti and Succulents
Though it is common knowledge that prickly pear fruits are edible, the other species that bear edible ones aren't as widely recognized. Here is a look at some prickly pears as well as some of the others. The night blooming cereus is most noted ... [... more]
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Container Plantings with Succulents - Cacti and Succulents
Container gardening continues to grow every year. It's easy to see why. You don't need an outdoor garden space for these potted gardens. A balcony or deck will do. When it comes time to choose plants, the best choice by far is to mix and match ... [... more]
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Containers for Cacti and Succulents - Cacti and Succulents
As interest in container gardening continues to expand, cacti and succulents are becoming more popular than ever. Growing succulents and cacti in pots and other containers makes a lot of sense especially for those with small gardens. It means we ... [... more]
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Coping with Pest Problems - Cacti and Succulents
Managing a relatively pest-free garden without using toxic chemicals takes a little planning. It is quite annoying to find slugs, mealy bugs, and scales feeding on our cacti and succulents and other plants. Here are some tips for coping with ... [... more]
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Tree-Like Aloes - Cacti and Succulents
While the smaller kinds of aloes might be very suitable for growing indoors in pots, the larger bushy and tree-like ones reach their full potential when they are grown outdoors. These plants are easily damaged by frost. So, they are only suitable ... [... more]
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Decor for Cacti and Succulent Gardens - Cacti and Succulents
A garden needs more than cacti and succulents to be complete. It's the same principle as interior décor. This is called garden décor. After you've created your flower beds and mixed borders and hedges with cacti and succulents, then it is [... more]
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