Your plant needs a post-holiday rest too.

Repot Christmas cactus every three to four years in late winter or early spring—never while it’s blooming. Choose a pot about 2 inches wider than its current one. Use a light, well-draining potting ...

Make sure this show-stopping plant has plenty of room to grow.

During the winter months, your thriving, colorful spring garden can feel miles away. Fortunately, houseplants like the Christmas cactus can make even the dreariest of seasons feel a bit more joyful.

Let Christmas cactus rest for four to six weeks after blooming with less water and no fertilizer. Prune lightly after flowering and repot every few years to encourage fuller growth. Resume regular ...

"This column focuses on scheduling plant care and maintenance," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "We begin by reviewing different ...

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 ...

Some of the holiday plants I wrote about last week have interesting stories. I wrote about our Christmas cactus; however, it is actually a Thanksgiving cactus. These normally bloom earlier than ...

Succulents generally thrive on benign neglect. Quickly draining soil is the foundation of succulent and cactus care.

Gwen Beam photo Succulents that spill and trail provide textured hair-like effects in Gwen Beam’s eclectic collection of ...

Some of the most striking houseplants are succulents with unusual leaves. Unlike blooms that fade, unique foliage can steal ...