Environment: "Maintain indoor temperatures between 60 to 80°F and try to avoid sudden drafts or cold temperatures below 50°F for species that aren't cold hardy," she advises. "Cacti prefer low ...

Many different cacti and succulents growing together in a pot. Succulents do not need watering as regularly as other garden or house plants as they prefer drier soil. ae0816146146/Getty Images ...

I not only have a 38-year-old cactus I got from Gangy but a 26-year-old ficus tree among my indoor menagerie. To me, house plants just add a measure of warmth to any interior.

Read the plant tag and locate dish gardens and other indoor plants as recommended. Light intensity is often measured in foot-candles, which is the light illuminated on a 1-square-foot surface from ...