Now that you have typical plants down, how about cacti? Here's exactly how to care for a cactus, the sharpest houseplant of them all. Cacti don’t need to be sitting in the sun all day every day, but ...

"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 ...

Three small cacti in pots on a windowsill, all of them are leaning far towards the right and looking sick - Anton Novikov/Getty Images Whether you're keeping an indoor cactus or an outdoor one, ...

Prune a Christmas cactus right after it blooms, when it enters a new growth period extending its growth segments. Pruning ...

Later on, you can consider delicately pruning your Christmas cactus. "For more blooms, give your plant a slight pruning in the spring," says Steinkopf. She also notes that pruning will promote new ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're seeking a new, low-maintenance addition to your houseplant collection, consider a cactus. The ...

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

Christmas cactuses are easy-going, tropical plants that grow well in most homes and rarely need pruning. But if your plant is overgrown or you want to create new cactus plants from stem cuttings, it ...