The agave, milkweed, lily, and crassula have many members. These plants, with or without spines, all have compact growth habits and lots of character. This character has caused us to bring them into our homes. In this article, we'll talk about how to care for cactus plants. Light Requi...
To ensure it’s happy in its new home, repot your plant with soil similar to its current texture. Succulentsneed a particular soil mixto prevent waterlogging and improve drainage. Regular potting soil is unsuitable for these plants, especially if you plan to keep them indoors. Garden soil is...
Shady.This means no direct sun or other light, and your hand held a foot over a sheet of paper will produce nothing more than a blob. All plants that tolerate shade need high humidity. Although cacti are known for surviving in the dry, desert heat, they also need water to flourish. In...
theThanksgiving cactus(S. truncata), and theChristmas cactus(S. x buckleyi). For simplicity’s sake, we refer to all three species as “Christmas cactus” on this page since the care is the same.See our article on the different types of holiday cacti and how to tell them apart...
Make the most of your cactus houseplants by planting them in containers that accent the plants' rich colors, shapes, or textures. And by grouping several different cacti together in a windowsill or tabletop, you can create a mini desert escape! In addition to being good houseplants, most cact...
With Epiphyllum as its botanical name, the orchid cactus is an epiphytic plant that grows on other plants or the bark of trees in its natural habitat. Because of their large, colorful blooms that evoke the blooms of orchid, they are commonly and rightfully referred to as orchid cacti. ...
1.(Plants) any spiny succulent plant of the familyCactaceaeof the arid regions of America. Cactuses have swollen tough stems, leaves reduced to spines or scales, and often large brightly coloured flowers 2.(Plants)cactus dahliaa double-flowered variety of dahlia ...
Christmas Cactus plants prefer to be confined to a snug pot where the roots are nearly too large for the pot. This lack of space for the root system actually produces the best blooms. This means that the plant will not need to be repotted more than once every two to three years. When...
They can grow with very little light and that's why they make good house plants, however, for good flower production your Christmas Cactus will require bright light or full sun in the fall months. Plant them in a soil mix consisting of 3 parts peat moss, 1 part loam and 1 part coars...
Cactuses have two real seasons: an active season and a dormant season. During the active season, your cactus care regimen will be more time consuming than during the dormant season; during the dormant season you'll need to leave the plant largely alone. Water during the active season until ...