Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Want to add a pop of springtime color to your home? The Easter cactus is the perfect pick, bursting with gorgeous pink, red, or ...

With gorgeous blooms in festive hues, Christmas cactus makes a popular holiday gift. The exotic-looking flowers open just in time for the holidays and provide weeks of color. Christmas cacti are ...

Don't let your Christmas cactus go dormant without this essential reset. Follow these simple spring steps to ensure a lush, ...

Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus or Easter cactus? Which is which? There are subtle differences in the margins of the leaves. One feature that stands out with Easter cactus is their flowers represent ...

I have a habit of buying cool-looking plants before understanding their care. Recently, I picked up a Christmas cactus. I would appreciate some guidance from someone with experience on how to grow it ...

Nothing extends a holiday welcome like a cheery Christmas Cactus. With its dark green toothy leaves and bright pendulous blooms, the Christmas Cactus is a favorite Yuletide plant. The original plant, ...

With any luck, your Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera spp.) is covered with colorful flowers during the holidays. Once those flowers fade, the plant enters a rest period, followed by a new growth cycle.

Why it matters: Cacti can live for decades, but improper watering, soil, and light can shorten their lifespan dramatically. Seasonal watering tips: Cacti need more water in spring and summer, and far ...

Why watering matters: Overwatering is the top cause of cactus death. The soak-and-dry method helps mimic desert rain cycles, encouraging deep root growth and preventing rot. Soil makes the difference: ...

Over the past few years several people, including one person at a recent prayer meeting, have asked me about the possibility of getting Christmas cactus or Schlumbergia truncata to re-bloom, which is ...

Jill Maybry discusses and demonstrates the basics of indoor cactus care. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, Memphis Botanic Garden horticulturalist Jill Maybry discusses and ...