Most think of shallow dishes crowded with tiny, drought-resistant plants when it comes to succulents gardening.

Edible cacti, especially Opuntia cladodes, show consistent short-term benefits for postprandial blood glucose and modest improvements in lipid biomarkers, largely driven by soluble fiber and bioactive ...

After a Christmas cactus shows off its holiday blooms, it needs time to recover. Help your plant get the rest it needs after ...

Green is good—but sometimes, you need a little extra pizzazz.

After blooming, a Christmas cactus needs bright, indirect light and moderate watering. Only fertilize a Christmas cactus in spring and summer when it is actively growing. Move the plant outdoors in ...

Known as the “happiness plant” for how easily it expands and multiplies, Pilea involucrata has earned its nickname as the perfect gift to share with friends and family. This charming indoor plant is ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

I have a habit of buying cool-looking plants before understanding their care. Recently, I picked up a Christmas cactus. I would appreciate some guidance from someone with experience on how to grow it ...

The Peacock plant, Calathea Makoyana, offers striking beauty for any home. This guide details its care needs. Provide bright, indirect light and keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) is hands down one of the most popular houseplants in the world. Together with the Thanksgiving Cactus and Easter Cactus, this trio of succulents have the ability to ...

Q. I was visiting friends recently and they had a neat looking houseplant called a Christmas cactus with red flowers. What more can you tell me about it? A. Christmas cactus is an unusual succulent ...