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 ...

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 ...

The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is a much-loved festive plant that puts on a spectacular floral display over the holidays. Unlike desert cacti, it hails from the humid tropical forests ...

Propagating a Thanksgiving cactus is an easy, budget-friendly way to multiply your favorite winter-blooming houseplant. You can grow new plants by rooting cuttings in soil or water, or by dividing a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The Christmas cactus is a hybrid epiphytic plant, prized for its flat, segmented green stems that ...

Guarantee holiday blooms with these tips. A Thanksgiving cactus needs darkness, cool nights, and limited watering for six weeks before the holiday to bloom on time. Because it’s a rainforest plant, ...

"Used coffee grounds can be helpful to your Christmas cactus in small amounts. They have a little nitrogen in them, which can ...

Splendor rides on the cool winds that November brings. The nights are getting cooler but most November days are crispy, cool ...

This fantastic sweet-savory mix of pecans, almonds and walnuts from The Casual Vineyard Table, by Carolyn Wente and Kimball Jones, makes a great gift. Preheat the oven to 350°. In a bowl, toss the ...

There are many holiday plants beyond poinsettias that will bring the spirit of the season indoors. See our favorites like ...