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 ...

Holiday cacti are wonderful winter-flowering plants that are easy to care for, but Christmas cactus watering has to be done correctly for optimal health and seasonal blooms. New owners may wonder how ...

The striking flowers of the plant, commonly called the Christmas cactus, may catch your attention in stores and nurseries around this time of year. Their bell-shaped blooms in shades of red, pink, ...

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 ...

Dragon fruit can grow rapidly as a tropical cactus that works exceptionally well in a pot. With proper sunlight exposure, ...