No, it's not a standard cactus that's been given a festive makeover, decorated with a string of tinsel, and topped with a crowning star. A Christmas cactus is actually a cheery plant that gets its ...

Learning how to propagate succulents is easy—and it’s a great way to save money on new plants. Instead of buying more succulents at the nursery, you can take cuttings, leaves or offsets from the ...

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Succulents are among the easiest plants to propagate, horticulturist Kathy Echols says, largely because the plants have a strong sense of self-preservation. The drought tolerant plants root with ...

Succulents, such as echeveria, aeonium, and jade, are easy to root from pups (offshoots of a larger plant) or leaves. Line a seed tray with paper towels, then fill it with a moistened soil blend ...

Propagating a Thanksgiving cactus is an easy, budget-friendly way to multiply your favorite winter-blooming houseplant. You can grow new plants by rooting cuttings in soil or water, or by dividing a ...

Succulents are the most satisfying plants in my garden. In San Diego County, there are very few varieties we can’t grow, and every trip to the nursery is an adventure, especially with new varieties ...

Succulents are one of the easiest plants to propagate because they naturally regrow from leaves and stem cuttings. There are three basic ways to propagate succulents: by leaves, stem cuttings, or ...