Set in Southern California, my HO scale layout includes a Southern Pacific train order office surrounded by a desert scene. Although this arid landscape has sparse vegetation, my scene needed two ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images As you can tell by now, the Christmas cactus is the houseplant of the season ...

Discover what causes Christmas cactus to turn red and how to fix it before the damage gets worse.

A Christmas cactus drops leaves when it's overwatered or underwatered. Keep soil slightly damp with good drainage, and water only when the top inch or two dries. Pests can also cause leaf drop, so ...

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, ...

Discover why you shouldn't fertilize a holiday cactus in January and when to do it instead. Getting the timing wrong can ...

Q: Just wanted you to know last year’s double and triple blooms from my Christmas cactus wasn’t a one-time thing. The cactus, which started blooming at Thanksgiving, is in full bloom with some double ...

Nopales (noh-PAH-lays), Spanish for cactus leaves, are just what the name implies: the leaves, or paddles, of the prickly pear cactus. Watery, crunchy and mild, the flattish leaves are most commonly ...