I have seen hundred thousands succulents grown commercially in greenhouses located in Vista, California. The different types of succulents on such a large scale is proof that knowledge is extremely important and is not so easy to duplicate in a home environment. The lighting, temperature, water cond...

I find that sowing seeds after the seed pods have opened is a good time for planting except for cycad seeds that have to mature for up to one year before germination. The other issue is growing plants that originate in the southern hemisphere. I have found that a number of these plants even seedling...

I am growing both Pseudolithos cubiformis and P. miguirtinus plants outside under a covered patio. I live in Los Angeles, California near the beach and the lowest temperature is above 45F. I have only one surviving plant of each species and both plants flower. The P. miguirtinus plant sets seed ever...