Christmas cactus is one of the easiest succulents you can grow in your home. This popular houseplant is known for its colorful seasonal blooms. Are you taking care of yours in the best possible way? Here are 7 common mistakes that can cause problems for your Christmas cactus.
Allergies are no good if you’re a houseplant lover! They can prevent you from enjoying your indoor gardens while pollen counts are high. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to learn about 17 species with ornamental beauty that can help you avoid undesirable allergic reactions.
It's time to give that Christmas cactus center stage, and you want it to look its very best. If you've discovered that the foliage is changing colors, you might get a little nervous. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss tells you when leaf color changes are a bad thing and when they're nothing to worry about.
The winter holidays are around the corner and your Christmas cactus isn’t blooming like it should. There are several potential reasons your Christmas cactus failed to bloom this year. Houseplant expert Liessa Bowen walks through some of these common problems and what you can do to correct them.
Keeping up with the humidity needs of orchids and other tropical plants indoors can be difficult. Fortunately, there are plenty of plants that thrive in drier environments. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some wonderful houseplants that won't mind dry air at all!
When it comes to houseplants, some are easy to care for, and others—well, not so much. If you're just getting started on your houseplant journey, congratulations! In this article, houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss will talk about some plants that you might want to hold off on for a while.
Christmas cacti brighten up our living rooms during the holidays. These epiphytic plants naturally grow high in trees like orchids and need similar care to produce ample blooms. Use these seven pro tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to get your Christmas cactus flowering in time for the holiday season.
Have you ever wondered exactly how long you can leave houseplants in their original plastic pots? The truth is that there’s no standard amount of time that you need to wait. Instead, you should make the decision based on a variety of factors. Houseplant enthusiast Emily Estep will walk you through the thought process, helping you decide how long to leave your plants in their original pots.
Houseplants love warm summer temperatures, but fall frosts threaten their growth! To protect their tender shoots, bring them indoors before harsh freezes arrive. Use these nine pro tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to help your sensitive specimens survive this winter.
Can you propagate houseplants in the winter months? Yes, you can! Some plants prefer it in November, while others need help to grow their best. Join longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant in discovering these 27 plant species ideal for propagating indoors this season.
The holidays are just around the corner, and gift-giving is on our minds. We have some great ideas if you have an indoor gardener to find a gift for. Check out these great gifts for the houseplant enthusiast in your life!
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.