Christmas cactus plants can be propagated using both water and soil methods, each with its own benefits. Propagation is best done when the plants are actively growing new leaves in late spring, ...

Set in Southern California, my HO scale layout includes a Southern Pacific train order office surrounded by a desert scene. Although this arid landscape has sparse vegetation, my scene needed two ...

Learn how to propagate a Christmas cactus in soil or water with these simple step-by-step instructions. Christmas cactus plants can be propagated using both water and soil methods, each with its own ...

Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With dregs from eggs and tins of beer, bourbon and cans of coke. Mother Goose might not approve of this jazzed-up version of the classic nursery ...

The Christmas cactus is one of the most beautiful plants we use to decorate for the holidays. And, yes, even though these plants don’t possess spines, they are true cactuses. With proper care, they ...

Discover why you shouldn't fertilize a holiday cactus in January and when to do it instead. Getting the timing wrong can ...

Here in the high desert, where the water is scarce and the air is dry, cactus and succulents are nature’s decorations and favored houseplants and landscaping features. Our trend has gone national.

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...