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One of the best indoor plants, there are so many wonderful varieties of cacti ... Failing to do so may cause your cactus flower buds to drop off. If you're looking for a colorful cactus variety, we ...

A holiday cactus is a festive treat for gardeners. This easy-care houseplant is the gift that keeps on giving. The post ...

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

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...

They also rarely flower indoors. Despite the cuddly ... by fertilizing once a year in spring with a cactus fertilizer. As a slow-grower, this plant will not need to be repotted as frequently ...

Look for healthy plants with plenty of flower buds ... Propagating a Christmas cactus is quite an easy task and even little ones can find it fun. All you need to do is cut some of the lower stems in ...

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

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

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

The bunny ears cactus, with its thick round ... Indoors, they tend to stay smaller and remain a tabletop plant for many years. They also rarely flower indoors. Despite the cuddly name and cottony ...