Shorter days and a chill in the air cause avid gardeners to turn their attention to indoor plants. Even those without an urge ...

Christmas cactus, or Schlumbergera, is a succulent houseplant that produces vibrant pink, red or white blooms during the ...

Sudden changes in temperature, or in light and soil moisture levels, can also instigate or compound the shedding of some ...

Thanksgiving cactus leaves ... then indoors to rest during winter. Optimal temperatures range from 45 to 60 degrees, but ...

Another difference between Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti is in their blooming periods. True to their names, Thanksgiving ...

Holiday cacti—the epiphytic plants also known as Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, or Easter cactus—are known for their ...

Having made your choice, take care transporting ... by removing stem tips as well as the oldest and damaged stems. This depends on what time of year it is. During the flowering season (late November ...

After your Christmas cactus finishes flowering, keep it in a bright room and water the plant when the top inch of soil feels ...

Beyond these basic care requirements ... by exposing your Thanksgiving cactus to several nights of temperatures around 40 degrees Fahrenheit, according to NC Cooperative Extension. Place your plant in ...

Our lawns experience it all: torrential rain in the winter, dry summer days, and everything in between. Luckily, learning a few lawn care tips will go a long way to keeping your grass in tip-top ...