Three similar plants, three different bloom times. Understanding these holiday cactus look-alikes helps you nurture their ...

It's pretty easy to propagate a Christmas cactus -- all you really need are a few cuttings, some soil, and light. But, for ...

Take the cutting the same way as you would to propagate in soil, but this time you do not need to wait for the stem to dry ...

Give your favorite holiday plant fertilizer during spring and summer for yuletide blooms. Here's how often and when to fertilize a Christmas cactus.

Discover what the best soil for a Christmas cactus is with our expert guide. The right soil can make or break your Christmas ...

These living trees add a splash of color and cheer to any room of the house. Here's how to keep them alive into the new year and beyond.

As the holiday draws near, garden centers and grocery stores fill up with brightly blooming plants called Christmas cactus. But many of these colorful plants are actually a close cousin, the ...

Holiday cacti are a popular way to add living décor to your home for the festive season. The cultivar you choose depends on ...

Cyclamens are a great addition or alternative. Cyclamens have attractive speckled foliage, and the flowers come in a range of colors. The most common are white, red, purple and pink. The flowers ...

Jeff Lowenfels has written a weekly gardening column for the ADN for more than 45 years. He earned the 2025 Gold Laurel Media ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida on anthuriums, beets, amaryllis, Christmas cacti, ixora, composting and ...