Step 1: Take several stem cuttings from a healthy Christmas cactus plant using clean shears or scissors, or gently break off ...

Maryann Benoit of Grand Junction never considered herself blessed with a green thumb. After discovering cactuses and succulents — which are typically low-maintenance plants — nearly a decade ago, her ...

Learn how often to water your Christmas cactus to keep it healthy and vibrant. Discover tips on adjusting watering frequency ...

"Cacti and succulents are smarter than the average plant," says Larry Lee, the horticulturist managing the University of California Botanical Garden's world-class cactus and succulent collection.

We all enjoy having beautiful plants indoors and outdoors, but with our busy schedules, plants can be the last things on our mind. We buy them, forget to water them, and then replace them when they ...

With a trip to your favorite garden center and your imagination, you can create fun holiday décor and party favors. You and ...

The Ellises have grown their collection from several sources: Kmart blue-light specials back when the retail store had them, their own propagation, gifts from friends and rescues by the Tucson Cactus ...

“It’s the biggest show in the country,” said Pam Schnebelen, 75, one of a record crowd of ardent cactus fans who attended the Inter-city Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale over the weekend. Schnebelen ...

The 35th Inter-City Cactus and Succulent Show and sale more than made up for a lost year this past weekend, with crowds of cactus-crazy people ogling exhibits of 1,300 strange and wonderful plants and ...