Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Known best for its impressive holiday blooms, the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is cherished by growers for its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A group of various cacti in small pots - Elena_Alex_Ferns/Shutterstock Cacti are tolerant to ...

There's no doubt watching your houseplants grow bigger brings a sense of pride, knowing you've successfully nurtured them and they're growing healthily. However, this can lead to plants eventually ...

The Christmas cactus is a type of succulent in the cactus family that is typically grown as a houseplant. It's especially popular during the holidays, when it produces showy blooms. While this plant ...

Q. I enjoy your column and especially your advice on Christmas cactus plants. I'm planning to repot in February as you recently suggested. Can you tell me what kind of soil to use? Prebagged or mix my ...

Question: I have several cactuses that are growing rapidly and will soon need new containers. I have regular potting soil. Is this suitable? Answer: Potting soils suitable for most foliage plants ...

Just go to any garden center this time of year and the impulse aisles will be full of plants that can be given as gifts. Rarely do these plants come with instructions and often don’t make it long past ...