So, what exactly are succulents and cacti? Succulents are defined as plants that store water in thickened leaves, stems, or roots. Cacti are a specific type of succulent that have structures called ...

"Succulents require only easy maintenance," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "In the Monterey Bay area’s summer-dry climate, ...

Celebrated for their low maintenance, these houseplants are ideal for anyone who wants easy-to-care-for, unfussy greenery ...

Woman pruning a large cactus plant using a roll of jute twine - LightField Studios/Shutterstock Saying succulents, including cacti, have a devoted fan base may be an understatement. That enthusiasm ...

Out west, fall is the best time to move big cactus and succulents. The days are growing shorter, so they are dormant from the rigors of a long hot summer. Moisture content is lower inside the plants, ...

BOISE, Idaho — Are you looking for plants that are beautiful and easy to grow? According to KTVB Garden Master Jim Duthie, you may want to try succulents. Succulents come in all kinds of unique and ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. If you grow cactus and succulents as houseplants, ...

Looking for an easy plant to care for? Try a succulent. Any plant with fleshy stems or leaves is called a succulent. Aside from cacti, only a few other plant families have succulent members. All these ...

Carol Kent’s astounding succulent garden in Clairemont is very specific. As a young woman in San Diego, she worked from 1975 ...

Thousands of succulents and cactuses, including rare and hard-to-find varieties, will be available at the May 8-9 event.