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 ...

BOISE, Idaho — Even if you don’t consider yourself much of a gardener, here’s something that anybody can successfully make and grow. Garden master Jim Duthie shows us how to put together an indoor ...

The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is a much-loved festive plant that puts on a spectacular floral display over the holidays. Unlike desert cacti, it hails from the humid tropical forests ...

Q: I’ve just purchased a pretty flowering houseplant at the supermarket that they called a zygocactus. There were no growing instructions with the plant. Should I treat it like my other cactus plants?

Instructors at Powell Gardens will offer two workshops on molding a small planter for a cactus using Supertufa, a fast-drying hypertufa mix. File photo Instructors at Powell Gardens will offer two ...

Learn how to care for your Christmas cactus with these simple steps to ensure beautiful blooms and an overall healthy plant!

Next to poinsettias, the Christmas cactus can be a popular houseplant for the holidays. In general, they are easy to grow and can live for a long time with the proper care. Native to the tropics, they ...

Keeping an eye on light, water, and temperature during this period can even encourage a second bloom in late winter or early ...