Talk to Gene Coats for a few minutes about growing cacti and succulents, and he'll mention the soil mix at least a dozen times. "That's how important it is," he said. "Without the right mix, your ...

A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...

Across Arizona, gardeners are rediscovering the joy of growing Christmas cacti that burst into color just in time for ...

This cactus thrives in a well-draining mix of potting soil, peat moss, and sand or perlite, and prefers soil that stays consistently moist without becoming soggy. Bright, indirect light encourages ...

A group of various cacti in small pots - Elena_Alex_Ferns/Shutterstock Cacti are tolerant to drought and hard to kill, making them ideal for aspiring gardeners whose ...

Houseplants need a good place to set down roots. A healthy soil that fits each plant is the key to a lush indoor garden. Most houseplants grow best in rich, well-drained soil. The mix should be porous ...

The Christmas cactus is beautiful and easy to maintain. Here’s your guide to Christmas cactus care, from getting plants to ...

The best soil for plants, whether you're planting succulents, cacti, orchids, or other houseplants—because it's more than dirt. Dirt isn’t just dirt. And you can’t put all your houseplants in the same ...

Which cactus and succulent soil is best? Growing healthy cactuses and succulents takes patience, a lot of sunlight and the right kind of soil. It can cause a bit of a headache for green thumbs used to ...