Cacti and Succulents: How to Handle Prickly Plants with Care

Step into the fascinating world of succulents and cacti.

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

Learn how to create the best conditions for your plants to thrive indoors or out, discover new varieties to grow, and try 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 number of plants thrown away by retailers.