Succulents generally thrive on benign neglect. Quickly draining soil is the foundation of succulent and cactus care.

For many plant aficionados and amateur home gardeners, plant care may be more work than it seems. As such, people often turn to low-maintenance plants such as cacti and succulents in order to decorate ...

Q: How do I divide the “pups” from my potted and garden-planted aloe, cactus and agave plants without harming the mother plant? I heard you were just supposed to twist them off with some roots, but it ...

Laura Fenton is a contributor to Buy Side and a home expert who's published two books on home design. Updated May 29, 2024, 12:23 AM EDT $149 Adapted to survive in harsh desert conditions, succulents ...

Taking care of houseplants, or, as some may call them, “plant babies,” can be a gratifying hobby. Horticulturist Marlene Simon at the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory posits that houseplants beautify ...