• Pick your spot. Decide where you want to place your container. Will it be in the sun, shade or a mix? This will determine your plant choices.

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Caladiums are very versatile and tolerant of many growing styles, including these growing in a container in a sunny location. (Photo by MSU Extension Service/Gary Bachman) Colorful caladiums at a ...

Succulent plants are defined as plants that have evolved to store moisture in their leaves, stems or roots. They occur within several different plant families in regions of the world’s growing ...