Cacti And Succulents (the Plant Rescuer's On-point Advice To Keep Your Plants Looking Sharp)

Discover how to grow cactus and succulent plants successfully, and fall in love with this fascinating family of plants.

Sarah Gerrard-Jones (@theplantrescuer) makes understanding, growing, and enjoying cacti and succulents simple. From showing how to revive a flagging cactus, or grow new plants from cuttings on your windowsill, to learning about mature plants in their native habitats, this beautifully photographed guide has something to share with beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike.

Understand how to create the best conditions for your cacti and succulents to thrive as indoor plants, in the greenhouse, or even outside. Learn Sarah''s recipe for the ideal cactus soil, so you can mix your own and save money. Be inspired by new varieties to grow, and try creative planting projects to take your collection to the next level.

Sarah’s engaging and passionate writing shares all her personal experience to ensure anyone can love looking after their cacti and succulents.

Sarah Gerrard-Jones, author of The Plant Rescuer, is a self-taught plant obsessive with a passion for rescuing ailing houseplants and a particular interest in cacti and succulents. As @theplantrescuer on Instagram, Sarah has helped thousands of people understand how to make their plants happy and what to do if something goes wrong. She is a natural communicator and ardently believes in making plants, and their care, accessible to everyone.

Sarah exhibited at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 and won Gold for her Houseplant Studio "The Plant Clinic". Her print and media appearances include BBC Gardeners’ World, ITV, The Times, Metro, The Scotsman, Gardens Illustrated and Homes and Gardens. She writes for BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine. She is a founder of the Plant Rescue Box, an RHS-backed initiative which aims to reduce the amount of plants thrown away by retailers.