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Cacti that are safe around pets & children

5th Oct 2026 | Daniel Jackson | Cactus | 7 mins

Most true cacti are non-toxic to cats, dogs and children, so the main...

1st Oct 2026 | Daniel Jackson | Cactus | 7 mins

Snake plants, ZZ plants and haworthias are among the best succulents for a...

27th Sep 2026 | Daniel Jackson | Cactus | 5 mins

Several succulents cope perfectly well with a UK winter left outside, provided they're...

23rd Sep 2026 | Daniel Jackson | Cactus | 5 mins

The best cacti for beginners are hardy, forgiving species such as the Golden...

19th Sep 2026 | Daniel Jackson | Sedums | 7 mins

Sedum burrito, commonly known as Burro's Tail, is a trailing succulent that thrives with minimal intervention, bright indirect...

15th Sep 2026 | Daniel Jackson | Aeonium | 8 mins

Aeoniums are a diverse group of succulent plants, native primarily to the Canary Islands, that come in a...

11th Sep 2026 | Daniel Jackson | Crassula | 7 mins

Yes, a jade plant is a succulent; it belongs to the Crassula genus and stores water in its...

7th Sep 2026 | Daniel Jackson | Echeveria | 8 mins

Echeveria is one of the most diverse and widely grown succulent genera in the world, with over 150...

30th Aug 2026 | Daniel Jackson | Aeonium | 7 mins

Aeoniums are striking succulents with rosette-shaped foliage that have become a popular feature in UK...

26th Aug 2026 | Daniel Jackson | Cactus | 7 mins

Getting the compost mix right is one of the most important decisions you'll make when...