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CactaceaeAcanthocereus tetragonus: complete guide
Acanthocereus tetragonus
Discover everything about the barbed-wire cactus: cultivation, care, and tips for this unique triangular cactus from Caribbean islands.
CrassulaceaeAeonium Haworthii: complete guide
Aeonium haworthii
The Haworth's aeonium is a beautiful succulent from the Canary Islands. Learn how to grow, care for, and propagate this rosette-forming cactus for years of green beauty at home.
AsparagaceaeAgave potatorum: complete guide
Agave potatorum
Explore Agave potatorum, a striking succulent from Mexico's arid highlands featuring distinctive blue-grey leaves. Learn propagation, care requirements, and design ideas for this low-maintenance drought plant.
Aloe camperi: complete guide
Aloe camperi Schweinf.
Discover Camper's aloe from Ethiopia, a striking succulent with vibrant yellow flower spikes. Cultivation, feeding and overwintering essentials.
CactaceaeSand-dollar cactus (Astrophytum asterias): complete guide
Astrophytum asterias
Discover the sand-dollar cactus, a stunning globular cactus with star pattern. Care, cultivation and tips for this special succulent in pot and greenhouse.
CactaceaeBishop's-cap: complete guide
Astrophytum myriostigma
Discover the Bishop's-cap, a fascinating Mexican cactus with five distinct ridges and stunning yellow flowers. Learn care, growth, and succulent garden design.
CactaceaeAustrocylindropuntia subulata: complete guide
Austrocylindropuntia subulata
Master care for the long-spine cactus with expert tips on growing, propagating, and maintaining this stunning South American succulent.
CactaceaeSaguaro: complete guide
Carnegiea gigantea
Everything about growing saguaro cactus: container care, watering, overwintering, and companion plants for this iconic desert giant.
CactaceaeOld Man Cactus: complete guide
Cephalocereus senilis
Discover the Old Man Cactus (Cephalocereus senilis), a striking columnar cactus with distinctive white hair-like spines. This slow-growing succulent requires minimal water and thrives in intense sun.
CactaceaeJamacaru cactus: complete guide
Cereus jamacaru
Jamacaru cactus (Cereus jamacaru) is an impressive columnar cactus from Brazil. Learn everything about care, blooming and minimal water needs for the home.
CrassulaceaeCrassula tetragona: complete guide
Crassula tetragona
Crassula tetragona is a compact succulent with needle-like leaves. Learn everything about container growing and care.
CactaceaeCylindropuntia imbricata: complete guide
Cylindropuntia imbricata
The Tree Cholla offers distinctive segmented stems and vibrant red flowers. A unique ornamental succulent perfect for sunny, dry gardens and large containers.
CrassulaceaeEcheveria agavoides: complete guide
Echeveria agavoides
Molded-wax is an elegant succulent with pointed leaves arranged in tight rosettes. Learn about care, propagation, and creating beautiful groupings. Ideaal vo...
CactaceaeEpiphyllum oxypetalum: complete guide
Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Discover how to grow the Dutchman's-pipe cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) at home. Expert care tips for blooming, watering, soil, and overwintering this spectacular night-blooming cactus.
EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbia lactea: complete guide
Euphorbia lactea
Euphorbia lactea, candelabra spurge, is a striking succulent with architectural candelabra form. Three-cornered stems with white marbling. Minimum 5C, extremely drought-tolerant.
CactaceaeMammillaria prolifera: complete guide to 'Little Candles' mammillaria cactus
Mammillaria prolifera
Learn how to grow Mammillaria prolifera, a compact cactus with tiny yellow flowers. Care instructions suitable for beginners and experienced collectors.
Blue myrtle-cactus: complete guide
Myrtillocactus geometrizans
Discover the blue myrtle-cactus (Myrtillocactus geometrizans) from Mexico. A versatile cactus with geometric forms, blue waxy coating, and edible berries. Complete care guide.
CactaceaeOpuntia engelmannii: complete guide
Opuntia engelmannii
Master the Cowtongue cactus cultivation with expert care tips, from soil to watering. Grow pal prickly pear.
CactaceaeOpuntia ficus-indica: complete guide
Opuntia ficus-indica
Prickly pear cactus growing guide: edible fruits, paddle-like leaves, dry garden. Mediterranean and nutritious. With harvest and care tips.
CactaceaeOpuntia fragilis: complete guide
Opuntia fragilis
Grow hardy brittle cactus outdoors in northern Europe. Expert care, propagation, winter survival tips.
CactaceaeOpuntia microdasys: complete guide
Opuntia microdasys
Discover the Bunny-ears cactus with distinctive golden spines. Learn care essentials, propagation methods, and managing glochids safely.
CactaceaePlains prickly pear: complete guide
Opuntia polyacantha
All about plains prickly pear cactus: hardiness, soil, placement and care. One of the most cold-tolerant cacti for temperate gardens.
CactaceaeOpuntia stricta: complete guide
Opuntia stricta
Opuntia stricta is an upright cactus with flat stems and yellow flowers. Learn how to grow this drought-tolerant plant successfully.
Opuntia undulata: complete guide
Opuntia undulata
Barbary fig grows as a fascinating cactus with edible fruits. Learn all about cultivating this exotic plant in your front garden.