Christmas Cactus are commonly sold at holiday time, but did you know they make long lasting houseplants? I find them …
Succulents
Succulents rock my world! These are some of the most fascinating houseplants you'll ever come across. Many can be grown indoors as well as outdoors.
Here you'll find succulent care and growing tips, DIYs for crafting with them, ones I love, ideas for displaying them in your home and garden, as well as ones I like to buy and care for.
Fortunately, I live somewhere in this world where succulents grow and thrive!
Merry Christmas! Take A Tour Of My Container Plants In The Desert.
2018 is winding down and I always like to do an easy post to wrap up the year. Let's put a bow on it, sit back and toast …
Aloe Vera 101: A Round Up of Aloe Vera Plant Care Guides
Aloe Vera is one of our favorite plants here at Joy Us garden, and for good reason. These plants are fun to look at and …
How to Transplant Succulents in Pots
If you've read any of my posts then you know I love succulents. Yes it's true, both fleshy succulents and succulents …
7 Ways to Use Aloe Vera Leaves Plus How to Store Them!
One of the very best perks about growing Aloe vera is those plump leaves full of gel and juice which you get to harvest. …
Planting Aloe Vera In Containers; Plus The Mix to Use
Aloe vera is a plant I love which I've always grown it in pots, both in the house and in the garden. It's a plant that …
Succulent Plants Growing Long Stems: Why it Happens and What to Do
Oh, succulents we do love you but why do your stems grow long? My garden in Santa Barbara was chock-full of them but it …
Repotting Peperomia Plants (Plus The Proven Soil Mix To Use!)
Peperomias are among the easiest houseplants to grow and plainly put, I think they're the cat's meow. Have you ever …
Pruning and Propagating A Burro’s Tail Succulent
Sedum morganianum is best known as the Burro’s Tail succulent or Donkey's Tail plant. It's an excellent addition to any …
Planting Aeoniums: How To Do It & The Best Soil Mix To Use
Aeoniums are those wonderful succulents which grow in a variety of colors and sizes but all are rosette-shaped. I love …
Propagating A String Of Pearls Plant Made Simple
When I saw my first String of Pearls plant or Senecio rowleyanus, it was love at first sight. I knew I wanted one of my …
What You Need To Know About Growing A String Of Bananas Houseplant
Are you looking for a hanging succulent which is easy to maintain and cool as can be? Here are care and growing tips for …
How To Grow A String Of Bananas Plant Outdoors
Do you want a hanging succulent that's easy to grow? You may love String of Bananas. I'll show you how to grow a string …
How & Why I Pruned My Trailing Fishhooks Succulent
If you want a hanging succulent that's easy to maintain, you'll love the Trailing Fishhooks Senecio. Here's how and why …
How To Plant Paddle Plant (Flapjacks Kalanchoe) Cuttings
Thinking of planting succulent cuttings? These easy steps will help you get your paddle plant cuttings started and your …
How To Plant Small Snake Plants and Succulents In Small Pots
Small snake plants and succulents will do just fine in small pots for a couple of years. Here's how to plant snake …
What You Need To Know About Growing An Easter Cactus (Spring Cactus)
Want to grow an Easter Cactus (Spring Cactus)? Here is your guide on growing an Easter Cactus that's useful for any …
Paddle Plant Propagation: How To Prune & Take Cuttings
When I moved from Santa Barbara to Tucson, I left my beloved garden and all those fleshy succulents behind. The ones …
Do Christmas Cactus (Thanksgiving, Holiday) Flower More Than Once A Year? Oh Yes!
Do Christmas Cactus flower more than once a year? My Christmas Cactus is blooming again in February, and I explain how …
The Sweetly, Spicy Scented Flowers Of The String Of Pearls Plant
String of Pearls is a lovely, fascinating succulent, but did you know it blooms? I'm sharing my thoughts on what makes …