African milk tree ( Euphorbia trigona) is not a tree but a cactus that grows multiple upright branches that reach eight feet tall in optimal conditions. It’s a good pick for a houseplant because it is ...

"Good girls go to heaven; bad girls go everywhere." Mae West's words came to mind while reading an academic paper on cactus flowers which described them as "promiscuous" blooms. Perhaps cactus flowers ...

With its exotic flowers that last for months, the Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is a holiday favorite that looks great in homes year-round. The plants are easy to grow, and Thanksgiving ...

Even cacti need water occasionally. Here's when you should give them a drink.

These fast-growing succulent plants are fun thanks to their pencil-thick branches and striking, skeletal shape. Learn how to propagate them with this article.

You know summer is here when two things happen: The tourists leave and the night-blooming cactus flower arrives. The flowers are a special treat for locals who stick out the summer heat. The cactus, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thanksgiving cactus with new growth but no flowers - Nadya So/Shutterstock The Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is a ...

When author Kurt Kamm is not writing firefighting mysteries, you can find him on his terrace pacing among his pots of plants: 112 cactuses and succulents, at last count. “I often come out when I have ...

When caring for a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi), it's important to familiarize yourself with its unusual demands and preferences. For instance, these plants love to be watered with ...

Did you know that cacti can bloom? Yes, those prickly green plants burst out some of the most beautiful flowers you’ve ever seen. For photographer Greg Krehel, these crazy cactus flowers have become ...