A well-draining, succulent-specific potting mix is best for an Easter cactus because it helps with moisture control. If you ...

Easter cacti (Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri) are prized houseplants that bloom with spectacular star-shaped flowers in the spring.

As the name implies, the Easter cactus (or spring cactus) typically blooms around Easter. Learn how to care for a spring cactus with this helpful guide.

A: There are two types of cacti – desert types and forest types. Desert cacti are very hardy and thrive in full sun, low water, and good drainage. Christmas (and Easter) cacti are forest cacti and are ...

Some cacti spines are nearly 15cm (6in) long. Boerhavia repens is a desert plant which can germinate, grow, produce flowers and ripen seeds in the space of ten days after it has rained.

Cacti come in all shapes and sizes, textures and flower colours. There are two main groups of cacti - the desert cacti (usually covered in spines), and the jungle or rainforest cacti (often ...