Christmas cacti erupt into bloom around the holidays. Though they have the word “cactus” in their name, they need care similar to orchids and air plants rather than cacti. Grow them in a good potting mix to encourage as many blooms as possible. Christmas cactus grower Jerad Bryant shares the perfect recipe for success.
Christmas cacti are colorful, festive succulents that always look their best for the holidays. Easy to care for, with a surprisingly showy blooming habit, these are a houseplant favorite. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn how you can recycle your coffee grounds as fertilizer for your Christmas Cactus.
Thanksgiving cactus is a highlight of the autumnal display with bright, billowy blooms. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to support the tropical succulents for the best budding and flowering right in time with the Thanksgiving festivities.
Holiday cacti are unlike most other blooming plants. They need cold temperatures, long nights, and humidity to bloom. If the blooms appear too early, you’ll have to control the growing site in the future for a timely flowering period. Learn how to do this alongside Thanksgiving cactus grower Jerad Bryant.
Succulents are some of the easiest plants to care for, and make excellent houseplants. If you love dark and moody plants, there are some wonderful succulent varieties that would be perfect for your collection. Take a look at these stunning specimens to add to your planters.
With fall comes frosty conditions, and timing the move of tender tropicals and other houseplants from a summer outdoors back inside for overwintering. Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti are two that highlight the holiday season with their brilliant blooms. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines when to move the holiday favorites indoors, taking care not to bring them in too early to initiate the best budding and flowering.
Resembling small peanuts nestled in the ground, the peanut cactus stuns onlookers with its cylindrical stems and tiny spines. Bright flowers adorn the stems in the summer, making this plant superb for rock gardens and containers. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for the peanut cactus alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Fan aloe is a fascinating and unique succulent shrub with fantastic foliage and attractive flowers. It's tough and low-maintenance, and adds a fun flair to warm climate gardens. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to discuss how to plant and grow this beautiful plant.
There are a limited number of plants that will bloom indoors, but many flower-lookalike succulents show off all year long. Houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss discusses these fun and unique succulents.
Aloe plants have many wonderful uses, from soothing sunburns to looking great in your garden. Although they’re easy to grow, they can succumb to critters and diseases. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you why your aloe plant leaves are sticky and what to do about it.
Are you a succulent aficionado looking for a fun new cactus? The old lady cactus is a wonderful species that's easy to care for and produces beautiful flowers. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses the care and keeping of this interesting cactus.
Cacti, with their low care needs, make great houseplants, especially for the plant lover with an underwatering habit. Many wonderful blooming species thrive indoors. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some beautiful bloomers perfect for your collection.