I received two responses to last week’s letter about a hanging Christmas cactus. A reader recommended growing your own and included a picture of her huge plant. Witness the “mother ship” of Christmas ...

Holiday cacti are a popular way to add living décor to your home for the festive season. The cultivar you choose depends on ...

Find out how to get your Christmas cactus to bloom in time to enhance your holiday decor. Johner Images / Getty Images Despite its name, a Christmas cactus is just as likely to bloom in late January ...

Although untold millions of cactuses are cultivated on America’s windowsills, some folks consider them boring plants, with one unappreciative person I know comparing them to pet rocks. What I ...

Hanging baskets. Mention hanging baskets to a veteran gardener and you are likely to get an eyeroll in response. “They’re just not worth the trouble,” you might hear. “They dry out so quickly that ...

Moving your Christmas cactus outdoors during summer provides brighter light, consistent warmth, and higher humidity that can boost flower bud development. Transition your Christmas cactus gradually to ...