Mammillaria is a relatively large genus of cacti, comprising of nearly 300 unique species. Most are native to Mexico, but more than a few species are found in the southwestern United States, Caribbean, and South America. Only two species are known to inhabit the South American countries of Venezuela and Columbia. Due to Mammillaria’s wide range, there is quite a bit of variation, even within a singular species, which has led to some confusion in classification. The stems of most species of Mammillaria are either globose or elongated in shape and grow either singularly or in clumps. Mammil ..read more

Epiphyllum, also known as Orchid Cacti, are popular indoor plants that are native to South and Central America. Their scientific name of this genus refers to the fact that they are epiphytic, meaning they grow in debris gathered on other plants, rather than in the ground. They are not parasitic and do not derive nutrients from the plants they grow on, they simply use them for support as they seek nutrition elsewhere. The unique appearance of Epiphyllum contribute to their popularity as houseplants. Their long, leaf-like stems can reach 18 to 30 inches in length. They are ideal for hanging cont ..read more

Finding a rare ANYTHING is difficult by its very nature. That’s what rare means. Finding rare plants is especially hard because many of them are fragile and, thus, difficult to ship or transport.  Rare succulents, however, are a collection well-worth having. While all succulents are rewarding to grow, rare succulents are a cut above the rest. They’re often more interesting looking, sometimes more difficult to maintain, and certainly worth a lot more.  We’re going to discuss every aspect of sourcing rare succulents – from finding them to acquiring them. Where is the best place to buy ..read more

If there is one thing to love about succulent plants, it is the fact that there is a unique variety for everyone. That said, the rosette-shaped varieties are almost always what comes to mind when talking about succulents. Not really a fan of these popular houseplants? Perhaps you will enjoy growing indoor hanging succulents more. After all, they have this distinct beauty that easily brings to life a dull interior. Quick Navigation Indoor Hanging Succulents: Our Top 10 Favorites 1. Senecio radicans or String of Banana 2. Senecio rowleyanus or String of Beads 3. Senecio jacobsensii or Traili ..read more

One can never go wrong with going for common succulents as a beginning grower because they’re accessible. Their caring requirements are also easy to research. Most of all, they have this classic look that will fit any indoor or outdoor aesthetic. However, we also understand that there are times when it’s the unusual that calls people towards this gardening pursuit. After all, a lot of this unique selection of succulents is visually striking. Let’s just say that when planted together, they can create a very mysterious ambiance for your garden. Allow us to share with you our four favorite unusua ..read more

You might have purchased your succulent plants in a cute, repurposed teacup or plastic waiting to be planted into its first home. Or your mother plant has probably produced new pups recently, or your propagating experiments are turning out to be a success. Regardless of the situation, we can be sure of one thing. Beginners need to learn how to transplant succulents since these plants generally love moving around. Hence, let’s share with you a quick guide on repotting, transplanting, and more. Quick Navigation The Benefits of Repotting and Transplanting Succulents To Provide a Better Enviro ..read more

We’ve always been a big fan of the string of pearls plant; hence, you can only imagine our delight when this succulent started to gain more and more popularity on social media. We’re not surprised. After all, they are gorgeous plants, especially when grown in hanging planters. If there’s one common issue that some string of pearls plant growers complain about, that would be shriveling. Is it a symptom of an underwatered string of pearls? Or something else? We will seek to answer these questions in this quick post. Quick Navigation String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) Why Are My String of P ..read more

For growing succulents and cacti, few lights can match the power, efficiency, and effectiveness of a premium LED growlight. Today, we’re reviewing a 2000 watt dimmable LED grow light panel from BestVA. I found the light to be overwhelmingly bright (in a good way!), and so I’m really pleased to show off what it’s capable of. And, yes, that Monstera in the featured image isn’t quite a succulent, but it looked good under the grow light either way! Buy on Amazon BestVA Pro Series LED Specs and Features While I have the 2000W grow light, BestVA also has a 1000W and 4000W model of the same light ..read more

Aloe vera is no doubt one of the most commonly grown succulents worldwide. Did you know that we have been growing it for its healing properties for over 5000 years already? We can find the earliest records of aloe vera in Chinese and Sumerian writings as early as 3000 B.C. Egyptians even deemed it as the “plant of immortality” for the medicinal purposes it serves. Today, aloe vera goes by a different title: the wonder plant. Hence, we totally understand why you might want to explore this plant further. There is a variety of aloe vera succulent types to try. How Many Species of Aloe Are There ..read more

We still remember the day when we first saw donkey tail plants at our local garden center. They were these beady, string plants that indeed, look like tails. We were told that it will do well outdoors, but they can join our collection of indoor succulents as well. A few years later, we now have an army of these sedum plants growing all around our garden. We managed to grow all of them from just the couple of mature plants we took home that day. As it turns out, this unique and stunning plant is easy to care for and propagate. In this quick guide, we seek to pass all the information we’ve learn ..read more