Fertilizing Christmas cactus plants is key to getting the best blooms. Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing ...

It’s the No. 1 way people kill their succulents and cactus. Light. Getting enough light in a home can be a challenge. Plants change. The cute little plant you buy in a particular season will ...

Many tropicals, succulents and citrus trees can withstand a quick dip into freezing temperatures, but not a deep freeze.

The Green Valley Gardeners will feature Mark Sitter, a popular expert on cacti grown in our region, at a seminar on Tuesday, Jan. 21 in Quail Creek.

The popular Conophytum, Lithops and Tylecodon are part of the group of rare and aesthetically unique succulents which are now ...

If you’d like to propagate your Christmas cactus, take longer stem cuttings that are three to five stem segments long.

This cactus flowers through December each year, adding much-needed color and vibrancy when most plants are in their dormant period. With its long, segmented stems that hang dramatically downwards ...

To encourage your Christmas cactus to flower, it needs to be placed in a location where it won't be exposed to harsh winter winds, which can quickly dry out the plant. Dr Thompson warns ...

While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing Christmas cactus at the right time and in the right way is key for getting your plant to bloom like never before. In the guide below ...