Despite being a low-maintenance flowering houseplant, the Christmas cactus can face plenty of problems. The most common of ...

Key Points Place your Christmas cactus in bright, indirect light—too much or too little can stop blooms.Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil and repot every three years.Avoid temperature swings, ...

With proper care, a Christmas cactus can live for up to a century but even these hardy plants aren’t without their share of pests. Luckily bugs in Christmas cactus are a rarity and generally not ...

You’d be hard-pressed to find a houseplant that offers more bang for your buck than a Christmas cactus. These easy-care plants light up your home with brilliant flowers during the holiday season, and ...

Q: My prickly pear appears to be turning black in places. Also, the saguaro and the tree next to it seem to have a brown substance on the base. Are these termites? If so, how do you treat or is it too ...

Q: What is the “rash” on my cactus that I’m seeing? A: I believe that’s just older growth. Older streaks are from the accumulation of suber, or corky tissue. These “rashes” also may happen when a ...