Q. Over the holidays, an acquaintance gave me a houseplant as a gift. She called it a night-blooming Cereus and said it was a ...

Most think of shallow dishes crowded with tiny, drought-resistant plants when it comes to succulents gardening.

If you’re looking for a succulent that’s also quite endearing and fun to have around, then the Bunny Ear Cactus would be the one to consider and take care of. As its name suggests, this succulent ...

After a Christmas cactus shows off its holiday blooms, it needs time to recover. Help your plant get the rest it needs after ...

Learn how to care for your Christmas cactus with these simple steps to ensure beautiful blooms and an overall healthy plant!

So, what exactly are succulents and cacti? Succulents are defined as plants that store water in thickened leaves, stems, or roots. Cacti are a specific type of succulent that have structures called ...

A quick show of hands, how many of us have a “Christmas” cactus withering away in our homes? With fascinating information, and some tender love and care, one of our La Plata County master gardeners, ...

I have a habit of buying cool-looking plants before understanding their care. Recently, I picked up a Christmas cactus. I would appreciate some guidance from someone with experience on how to grow it ...

There are three main holiday-blooming cacti: the Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata), the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera × buckleyi), and the Easter cactus (Schlumbergera gaertneri). The ...

Q. I was visiting friends recently and they had a neat looking houseplant called a Christmas cactus with red flowers. What more can you tell me about it? A. Christmas cactus is an unusual succulent ...

While trees, shrubs and other perennials have been shutting down as the days grow shorter, these same conditions trigger “short day” plants to bloom. ‘Tis the season for bright poinsettias and ...