"A snug pot encourages flowering, but if the roots are overcrowded to the point where water can’t penetrate the soil, or if the plant’s health seems compromised, it’s time to repot. This ...

Water Christmas cactus only when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. Then apply enough water until it drains out of the pot. Never let water stand in the plant saucer where it can be drawn back ...

At best, the most common Christmas cactus problems may result in a poor appearance or loss of flowers; but in the worst cases, plants may suffer a decline in health and untimely demise.

Some of the ugliest plants that I cultivate have the most beautiful flowers. These are cactus in a group known as Selenicereus. They are long and ropy looking; their tangled, vine-like growth is ...

According to designers, plant-covered walls can make a bold statement, as in Hello Sailor’s cactus-filled entryway, or create transportive oases, as with ’50s-themed Leo’s Oyster Bar or ...

Once home, the plants should not be exposed to drafts from doorways or windows. Place them where daytime temperatures are between 65 and 75 Fahrenheit, and with 60 as an ideal night temp. Soak the ...

When author Kurt Kamm is not writing firefighting mysteries, you can find him on his terrace pacing among his pots of plants: 112 cactuses and succulents, at last count.

I potted four colors of Christmas cactus in the same pot. They are starting to flower, but they are all the same color! I wanted multiple colors. Is that possible? When several colors of a plant ar… ...

The hedgehog cactus is a great xeriscape plant with beautiful blooms which attract pollinators. It's native to the southwester deserts of the U.S. and Mexico and doesn't require supplemental watering.

According to plant experts, Christmas cacti can live for up to 100 years if they are cared for correctly. But there's one common mistake people often make, which can cause the plant's flowers to ...