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 ...

Known best for its impressive holiday blooms, the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is cherished by growers for its cheerful winter displays. Indoor plants offer gardeners continued beauty ...

Our in-house master gardener shares her DIY soil mix recipe for a thriving Christmas cactus. Hint: It needs more moisture ...

A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...

Bonsai Jacks’ Gritty Mix drains very quickly, creating an environment that cacti and succulents love. Amazon Succulents and cacti are popular both as houseplants and as outdoor garden plants. However, ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Chances are, if you have some houseplants, one of them is a Christmas cactus… or Easter or Thanksgiving cactus. Take care of them and they will live for decades! First things ...

A good time to pinch or prune your plant to shape it and encourage branching is in early spring, when new growth is starting. During the growing season, from April through September, fertilize your ...

Plants are a popular gift and one that can be found blooming at grocery stores and garden centers right now is the Christmas cactus. The succulent plants are attractive, even when they aren’t in bloom ...

Q: Someone told me to water my Christmas cactus from the bottom only. Is this correct? I have a lovely one and do not want to kill it. Perky Savage, Houston A: I don't think it's necessary to water ...

Holiday cacti can provide many years of enjoyment if you take good care of them. Once they finish flowering, the cacti move into a phase of vegetative growth. They need regular watering and ...