If you're looking for some small cactus for growing indoors or outdoors in containers, the pin cushion cactus is worthy of attention.

Imagine a bushy cactus that actually has leaves. That pretty much describes the pereskias.

This concludes a two-part series on some of the most promising kalanchoes.

This begins a two-part series on some of the most promising species of kalanchoe.

It's a pity that orpine isn't more popular as a garden plant.

Ocotillo is quite drought tolerant, but not for the same reason. This is one unusual succulent.

Of all the cacti, the night blooming cereus are probably the most widely known. These are much appreciated by indoor gardeners that normally wouldn´t think of growing cacti.

The night-blooming cereus is a cactus native to Mexico. In addition, it also grows in some of the Caribbean Islands in both dry and moist places, such as the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic.

Kalanchoes are versatile suculents that can be grown indoors or out. In colder climates, they can be used much as bedding plants outdoors. Let´s look at some of the most recent varieties that have been introduced to the market.

For 2007, a number of new succulent varieties will be available in time for the growing season. Among these are some that are only hardy in warmer areas of the country. Here are some of the new offerings that will be found at garden centers, nurseries, and other sources.