Succulents are often labeled low maintenance, yet many popular varieties benefit from occasional pruning to stay healthy, ...

A large cactus can be an interesting, low-maintenance houseplant. They come in all shapes and sizes and introducing one into your living space as a statement piece can add spice, flair, and style to ...

Columnist shares more on holiday plants, including Christmas cactus, poinsettias, amaryllis, and Norfolk Island pines.

Cactus plants are associated with heat and sun thanks to their ability to withstand harsh desert climates with minimal ...

Christmas cactus originates from the rainforests of South America and is not the typical cactus we know from desert-like ...

With our long, hot summers and drought seemingly becoming the norm, many home gardeners are on the lookout for water-efficient plants. Although often overlooked, the cacti found in North and South ...

Christmas cactus is one of those holiday plants that people are able to grow year after year. Part of the fun of growing them is to get them to flower again during future Christmas seasons. However, ...

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...

Learn the five signs of an overwatered Christmas cactus, how to save it from root rot, and how to water correctly to prevent ...

Find out when your Christmas cactus needs repotting and how to do it properly so your plant keeps on thriving.