A cactus is typically viewed as the ultimate hands-off, fuss-free, impossible-to-kill plant. So, you can imagine our horror when we walk by said cactus one day and notice, *gasp*, yellow splotches ...

The Christmas cactus, also known as the Holiday cactus, or more accurately, Schlumbergera, is a trailing tropical cactus that puts on a fabulous annual display of flowers. These blooms usually appear ...

I have a pet cactus, and his name is Earl. The truth is: I love Earl. In fact, I get along with him better than I do with the majority of people. Unlike humans, Earl doesn’t talk back or expect ...

Christmas cacti, otherwise called schlumbergera, are known for their trailing leaves and vibrant blooms that flower around ...

Q: What is the “rash” on my cactus that I’m seeing? A: I believe that’s just older growth. Older streaks are from the accumulation of suber, or corky tissue. These “rashes” also may happen when a ...

Place your Christmas cactus in bright, indirect light—too much or too little can stop blooms. Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil and repot every three years. Avoid temperature swings, water more in ...

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Genie Uebelacker of Clackamas wrote weeks ago to tell me her mistletoe cactus ( Rhipsalis baccifera ) was blooming for the first time in more than 40 years. That's news. However, her email got buried.