How to Prune Your Christmas Cactus in 5 Steps
Pruning your Christmas cactus might sound daunting, but it’s much easier than you think! Biologist and gardener Lindsay Miller breaks down pruning everybody’s favorite festive houseplant.
7 Signs It’s Time to Prune Your Christmas Cactus
A Christmas cactus is a staple in any houseplant collection. Whether you just purchased yours or it’s been in your family for generations, you may be wondering if and when you should prune it. Houseplant enthusiast Emily Estep has gathered a list of seven situations in which pruning is prudent, with some tips on how to do so properly for maximum blooms and plant health.
21 Forgiving Houseplants That Are Easy to Keep Alive
If you’ve ever claimed to have a black thumb, we are here for you. If you’re just getting started and want to learn about some great, low-maintenance houseplants, gardening expert Melissa Strauss has you covered.
11 Orchids With Nearly Constant Blooms
Whether you’re an orchid expert or trying your hand at growing the exotic beauties, adding a long-blooming specimen to the collection increases the joy and diversity they offer. Some yield months of color, from easy-care varieties to more esoteric specimens. Explore the intrigue of long-flowering orchids with gardening expert Katherine Rowe for an extended display.
Should You Prune Your Orchid’s Roots?
Much of orchid care centers around protecting their sensitive roots. Orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss discusses the circumstances that might lead you to trim them and whether you should do it at all.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Dancing Bones Cactus
Unlike its desert-dwelling relatives, this cactus prefers a lot more humidity and a little less direct sunlight. Learn how to grow and care for these charismatic cacti with gardener Lindsay Miller.
19 Halloween Houseplants That Ooze Creepy Ambiance
With black leaves, oddball shapes, and possibly even carnivorous appendages, there are way more spooky houseplants out there than you’d think. Some are easier to grow than others, but they all add a creepy ambiance to the home. Just in time for the holiday, houseplant enthusiast Emily Estep has gathered a list of Halloween houseplants for you to add to your seasonal or year-round collection.
How Often do Orchids Bloom? When to Expect Orchid Flowers
If you've been patiently waiting for your orchid to bloom and want to know what to expect, we've got the details. Join orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss in uncovering when your plant should flower and a few tips to help the situation along.
How Long do Orchids Live? 9 Tips for Increasing Orchid Lifespan
Orchids are long-lived perennial evergreens. But what does "long-lived" mean for this plant? Orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss digs into the details of how long they can live and how to get them to that ripe old age.
11 Signs It’s Time to Repot Your Orchid
How do you know if it’s time to repot your orchid? Perhaps its silvery roots are crowded, your potting medium is decaying, or your plant just keeps toppling off the shelf. Maybe you just got an orchid at the grocery store and can see that it was potted poorly. Houseplant enthusiast Emily Estep explains 11 scenarios in which you may want to switch your orchid from its old, dingy pot into something fresh.
11 Easy Orchids That Are Nearly Impossible to Kill
Orchids have a reputation for being fussy, and some certainly are. However, some beautiful orchids are surprisingly easy to maintain if you provide the right conditions. In this article, orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss discusses some lovely low-maintenance varieties.
21 Kid-Friendly Houseplants for Your Budding Plant Enthusiast
Houseplants are a great beginner-friendly way to get children excited about gardening. But not all houseplants are suitable for the job. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists the best kid-friendly houseplants for young green thumbs.