Attached are photos of my two Christmas cactus plants. It is February, and they are in full bloom. What is the secret in ...

The winter season always allows us to do quite a few indoor chores. One of mine each year is to take a long look at the ...

I recently bought a Christmas cactus but became nervous about whether it was toxic or not! So, I wondered: is Christmas cactus poisonous to cats? Thanksgiving and Christmas cactus are not ...

Q I have a Christmas cactus that I have had for several years. It bloomed the first year I got it and has never bloomed since ...

Now that the blooms of Christmas cactus are fading, this is a good time to talk about their care. Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi), Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata), and ...

Arizona's state bird fends for itself against predators in the desert, making its home in prickly plants. Here's what to know ...

Please let me know what you think. — Ned You can prune your Christmas cactus plants anytime from the time they finish blooming up until about May. Prune the plants as much as you need to keep ...

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Poinsettias and evergreens tend to grab the botanical spotlight during the holidays, but don’t count out the well-rooted tradition of the Christmas cactus. The long-lived succulent native to the ...

Q: Why do some of my Christmas cactuses develop a woody stem that eventually rots and falls off? We don’t overwater them. A couple of them will develop the woody stems. I usually break them off ...

The winter season means spending much more time indoors, which reduces the feel-good effects of being around Mother Nature. But you can boost your mood and brighten up your living space with beautiful ...