You know you´re serious about cacti and succulents when you become interested in propagating your own plants.

In a popularity contest for succulents, the moss rose would be among the top choices. This popular annual is often used for hanging baskets.

We can´t always recognize a succulent by its leaves. The ponytail palm is an example.

Pollination is a matter of survival for many plants. Without help from pollinators, many species can´t produce seeds or fruits.

Pollination is critical for most cacti and succulents.

A few of the cacti and succulents can be considered toxic or harmful under certain conditions.

Plants use body language to indicate how they are doing. If we become attuned to how they look and what they are saying we can better meet their needs. This is especially true for cacti and succulents.

In most parts of the U.S., spring is the prime time when plants are transplanted into the landscape. During this period, the temperatures are cooler and the plants will suffer from less transplanting shock.

When it comes to pots for cacti and succulents, terra cotta remains one of the most popular materials.

There are many places we can see and learn about plants. For cacti and succulents, gardeners can visit many world-class botanical gardens and arboreta.