No, it's not a standard cactus that's been given a festive makeover, decorated with a string of tinsel, and topped with a crowning star. A Christmas cactus is actually a cheery plant that gets its ...

Christmas cactus plants can be propagated using both water and soil methods, each with its own benefits. Propagation is best done when the plants are actively growing new leaves in late spring, ...

Propagating a Thanksgiving cactus is an easy, budget-friendly way to multiply your favorite winter-blooming houseplant. You can grow new plants by rooting cuttings in soil or water, or by dividing a ...

In addition to being a festive element of holiday décor, a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi.) is also a houseplant that can brighten up your home all year long. These plants are ...

The Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is a beautiful succulent that boasts spiky green "leaves" and showy orange, pink, purple, red, or white flowers that make their appearance around ...

Smart gardeners in West Hawaii are installing some drought tolerant plants in their landscapes. Of course, one of the most drought tolerant groups of plants are those that can thrive in the desert. We ...