A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...

A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...

Newly potted cuttings or divisions of Christmas cactus will need adequate care to ensure they develop healthy roots. "I make ...

Did you hear about the ghost who got evicted from the graveyard? He couldn’t pay his rent because he was dead broke. We all need to stretch our dollars, but potting soil isn’t the place to scrimp when ...

In the fall, the potting soil in containers is usually depleted of nutrients and compacted. Reusing potting soil again the next year is therefore not recommended. At most, you can recycle the soil of ...

A Christmas cactus is pretty easy to care for, but you'll want to follow the guidelines below for the best results—and to ...

There are many benefits to growing different houseplants together. Some help keep each other healthy, while others just make ...

The Christmas cactus is beautiful and easy to maintain. Here’s your guide to Christmas cactus care, from getting plants to ...

Certain plants thrive in the home, and this tropical one is perfect for propagating in November. Best of all, the process is ...

The Christmas cactus flowers best when it is rather pot bound, but if it becomes too crowded for space, it won’t bloom well.