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 ...

Most houseplants enter some form of dormancy or grow more slowly in winter, so they don’t need as much water as they do during the warmer half of the year. Some plants are particularly sensitive to ...

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, ...

Overwatering is one of the most common mistakes plant owners make, especially when trying to care for indoor plants. It is easy to add a little extra water, thinking the soil looks dry, only to ...

Unlike other succulents and cacti, the Christmas cactus is native to Brazil and prefers slight humidity. This succulent is named after the holiday season during which it blooms its magenta-colored ...