Cacti have health related benefits such as purifying air, improving mental health by reducing stress, boosting productivity and enhancing memory. Due to their unique water holding properties, cacti ...

"I guess my love of cacti started from early childhood, when my father grew cacti. I grew up seeing what they were like, a love affair that has just continued. I've just loved them all my life. "To ...

Step 1: Take several stem cuttings from a healthy Christmas cactus plant using clean shears or scissors, or gently break off the cuttings with your fingers. Long stem cuttings are often too top-heavy ...

One of the pleasures of the colder months is the opportunity to plan next year’s garden while staying inside where it’s warm. If you are thinking about adding something new to your landscape, why not ...

Plant a Christmas cactus in well-drained, lightweight soil. Three parts potting soil mixed with two parts perlite will provide good drainage. Or use a specially formulated cactus potting soil mix.

With our long, hot summers and drought seemingly becoming the norm, many home gardeners are on the lookout for water-efficient plants. Although often overlooked, the cacti found in North and South ...

Are you using a pot that is too small for your plant? Many people have plants in containers. Potted plants can be objects of art — both pot and plant — or they may hold favorite bulbs, coveted ...

"Cacti and succulents are smarter than the average plant," says Larry Lee, the horticulturist managing the University of California Botanical Garden's world-class cactus and succulent collection.

With our long, hot summers and drought seemingly becoming the norm, many home gardeners are on the lookout for water-efficient plants. Although often overlooked, the cacti found in North and South ...

Whoever said that a cactus is the easiest houseplant to keep alive has clearly never killed a cactus. I have. Two cacti, in fact — dead on my sill. It’s not entirely my fault, though. It turns out ...

Aside from the fact that they're perfect for beginners as they're not as high maintenance as other houseplants, Cacti are said to bring good luck as they symbolize wise spending! One of the downsides ...