Cacti and succulent gardeners who are fans of native plants are going to love this book from Texas.

Though we may often think of the stonecrops and other Sedums as garden plants, there are a number of native species in the eastern U.S. In addition, some introduced species have naturalized.

When it comes to choosing garden plants, there are many reasons to choose native plants. These are adapted to local growing conditions and require minimal care.

Moss rose, a native of Brazil, has a lot to offer. Also known as sun rose, rose moss, portulaca, and purslane, this has vivid flowers in various colors.

Here are some more hardy succulents for stone walls.

Some other succulents are dwarf enough to grow as houseplants in light gardens.

Here are some more excellent pin cushion-type cactus for houseplants and outdoor gardens in warm areas.

Among the mamillarias or pin cushion cactus are some particularly exquisite species.

For dish gardens and indoor plants, we need small plants that don´t grow out of bounds. There are a number of cacti and succulents that fulfill such needs.

Melon cactus are among the most attractive of the cacti.