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Cacti appreciate a little extra nourishment during their active growing season in spring and summer. Apply a balanced fertilizer at half strength every four weeks from April to September to support ...

Here's how to care for a Thanksgiving cactus, a low-maintenance tropical plant with colorful flowers that blooms just in time ...

Some plants are easier to propagate than others, and the Rhipsalis baccifera, otherwise known as the Mistletoe cactus, is one ...

After bringing indoors keep them away from drafty areas or heater ... Read and follow all label directions on the rooting hormone bottle. Your holiday cactus starter plants make wonderful gifts ...

No tricks are needed for Easter cactus blooms. Simply place the plant outdoors from May to October, then indoors to rest ...

move potted cacti indoors as soon as temperatures drop to about 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop watering cacti 3 to 4 weeks before the move so the plants are dry, and check them carefully for ...

Have you see holiday cactus for sale in stores this season? This is the time of year when they become readily available. One ...

they tend to stay smaller and remain a tabletop plant for many years. They also rarely flower indoors. Despite the cuddly name and cottony appearance of the dots (called glochids), these cacti are ...

Also known as Hippeastrum, amaryllis is known for its tall stems and large trumpet blooms, perfect for table arrangements.

Plenty of gardeners place their houseplants outdoors for the summer and enjoy them indoors the rest of the year. So why not ...