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 ...
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 are remarkable plants. Not only do they require minimal sunlight and care, but you can also use the ones you already have to grow entirely new ones. Yes, you read that correctly: Using the ...
Succulents are very popular plants due to their tough, resilient nature and interesting looks. Known for their fleshy, water-filled leaves, succulents are drought-tolerant. They come in a wide ...
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How to grow a new Christmas cactus from cuttings

Step 1: Take several stem cuttings from a healthy Christmas cactus plant using clean shears or scissors, or gently break off the cuttings with your fingers. Long stem cuttings are often too top-heavy ...
Rooting your Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) cuttings can be a rewarding way to propagate this holiday plant. The process allows you to have more of these beautiful, blooming cacti to ...
The Pikes Peak region’s outdoor gardens are entering dormancy, and, while many gardeners also allow their gardening enthusiasm to go dormant until seed catalogs arrive in the mail, your interests ...
Q: I have admired the big wall hangings of succulents but I cringe at the price of these beautiful succulent arrangements. Can you tell me how start my own succulents? I have several small succulent ...
When thinking of succulent food, you land on something that is juicy and tender. The same goes for succulent plants. Botanically, these plants are also juicy; they are thick and fleshy and retain ...
"Whether you're planning an outdoor or indoor garden, succulents need plenty of light," expert gardener Jane Dobbs says. "Indoor gardens benefit from being near south- and east-facing windows, while ...
Plants are gifts of nature, asking for little and giving a lot. There's no reason for anyone to say they're too poor to garden. With succulents, you plug into a limitless source of free and easy ...