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Repotting Christmas cactus is usually only necessary every 2 to 3 years. Christmas cactus prefers to be slightly pot-bound and blooms best this way. Wait till spring or early summer to repot -- never while it's budding and blooming, which can cause them to drop. Use a heavy pot to bal...
Hereare Exotic Fruits that Grow on Cactus 16. Orchid Cactus Botanical name:Epiphyllum hybrids This relative of the Christmas cactus looks best in hanging baskets. Long stems are broad and serrated, which match perfectly with flowers that range from pink, red, white, yellow, orange, and purple ...
Easter Cactus is acousin of the Christmas Cactus. It has a very similar appearance, long segmented stems have a weeping habit, and produce large, brilliantly colored blooms, this time, in spring. Just as Christmas Cactus blooms for the winter holidays, Easter Cactus will bloom for Easter. Thi...
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10 days before Christmas I decided it was time to get another kitty companion for Riley. Off to the shelter I marched carrier in hand. I ended up coming home with a big tuxedo boy, who for the most part has no interest in my plants. ...
This is a relative of theChristmas Cactus, which likes the same tropical treatment. You can identify its Christmas cousin by its smooth, scalloped stems and later bloom time. Thanksgiving cacti have toothed stem segments that are long and narrow, connected by a mid-rib. Its deeply indented st...
Hereare the best types of tall cactus you can grow indoors Unique & Rare Cactus 1. Starfish Cactus Botanical Name:Stapelia grandiflora What makes this plant bizarre is its flowers! The blooms look like starfishes and, along with the foliage, give the plant a very unique look. ...
It doesn’t matter if you’re caring for a ZZ plant or a cactus: Plants need sunlight to survive. And if you’re living in an apartment devoid of sunlight or don’t have an outdoor space to garden, grow lights can help. These nifty devices can supplement sunshine for your plant colle...
Christmas Cactus Care level: Easy A beloved seasonal cactus, the Christmas cactus blooms in late December, not waiting for the warm weather of spring. Caring for this cacti is fairly simple, but this type is from the jungle rather than the arid desert, so it loves dappled light and plenty...