You've probably tried growing a succulent before, whether you picked up it as a cute desk plant or ended up with one as a gift. But while you might be familiar with the plump green leaves of common ...

When a green cactus develops stripes and patches of yellow or white tissue in its progeny, the unique coloring is called variegation. With the popularity of succulents, this unusual feature is ...

Twenty-something years ago, when I was teaching writing courses at University of Houston-Downtown, a student gave me an end-of-semester gift: a small pot with a mixture of starter plants in it. These ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Most avid gardeners prefer to select their plants and already have their basic tools, so thinking of a gift can be challenging. Here’s a very last-minute ...

Not all succulents are created equal! Learn how to spot a true variegated succulent and avoid fakes. Tips and tricks to make sure your plant collection is top-notch ...