Though the “Christmas cactus” is the most familiar, there are actually three “holiday” cactus types. Here’s how to tell which ...

As the holiday draws near, garden centers and grocery stores fill up with brightly blooming plants called Christmas cactus. But many of these colorful plants are actually a close cousin, the ...

Why could your Christmas cactus be dropping leaves? Plant pros share the most common reasons and quick fixes to save your ...

Tis the season for holiday cactuses, but can you tell them apart? Here's how to identify the differences between a ...

Arid conditions can make plant care difficult, but by choosing plants native to dry regions, you will have a greater chance of a thriving garden.

At Akin’s Nursery in Shreveport, the shelves are lined with lush, blooming holiday cactuses — but most of them aren’t what ...

Our previous column included notes on pruning and propagating roses, and beginning a project to add roses, by first ...

The name Schlumbergera truncata reflects to the shape of the abrupt ends of the stems. Stems root easily in vermiculite or in ...

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 ...

The short days and long nights of winter might not sound like ideal plant growing conditions, but for these houseplants to ...

Saguaro Park in southeastern Arizona, near Tucson, offers a landscape unlike anything you’ll see elsewhere. The park hosts ...

If you're a coffee lover and brew your own at home, don't let those grounds go to waste by throwing them in the trash -- some ...