There are both types of cactuses, and they look almost identical. There are differences, however. As the name implies, the ...

After your Christmas cactus has rooted, it’s time to help it adjust and thrive in its new home. Place the plant in bright, ...

Nothing brightens up your holiday home quite like a Christmas cactus bursting with colorful blooms just when your guests walk ...

The Christmas cactus is an iconic plant you’ll see everywhere at the holidays. With their handsome, notched foliage and exotic-looking flowers, these handsome plants can live for decades. (Some up to ...

Q. My Florida sister-in-law sent me a night-blooming cactus about 6 inches tall. I potted it, and set it out in a flower bed. It has grown straight up, about 6 feet tall and is now 2 years old. It has ...

Orchids in bloom a a stunning sight to behold, but getting them to that place is something many owners struggle with, even the experienced ones. Taking to social media, a gardening enthusiast has ...

Q: I am an amateur grower of phalaenopsis. I have 12 pots and all seem healthy with bright-green leaves. My problem is they are not blooming. Some haven't bloomed in three to four years. My house ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Phalaenopsis or moth orchid with no blooms Botanical Garden Q: I got a moth orchid a couple of years ago that has produced lots ...

Q: I have had a Christmas cactus for several years and it never blooms at Christmas time. It usually blooms in January, and then it only has a couple of blooms. I see Christmas cacti in stores that ...

The best and most fun part of caring for a Christmas cactus is getting it to rebloom. Now is the time to take some necessary steps. Triggering dormancy is the vital step to getting your plant to ...