Growing Cactus

The joy of seeing the rosy-red flowers of the Easter cactus (Hatiora gaertneri, formerly Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri) each spring is one reason it is a celebrated houseplant. Its ease of culture,...

Epiphyllum Oxypetalum is a night blooming succulent cactus of the type called an epiphyte. Oxypetalum is also called 'Dutchman's Pipe' after the trailing habit of the flower buds which resemble...

People purchase a beautiful Christmas cactus and water it faithfully only to have it NOT bloom the following year. This is a simple but effective way to ensure that your cactus will continue to...

Terrariums are the ideal way to grow houseplants for people living in condos and apartments. Cacti are a good beginner's terrarium as they are slow growing and need little care. They come in...

If you just moved to the desert in the West Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, or Utah areas you may have noticed a cactus that has a dark red or maroon tint to a few of its buds. ...

Watching an AGAVE bloom can take forever. It took about 8 years to get the Agave to the points shown in picture. IT is said to be the CENTURY plant - because it takes 10 years to mature....

Cactus are easy to grow and take very little work to upkeep. Follow these easy steps to making a unique, and colorful, cactus garden.

Cacti can be very interesting and beautiful if you take care of them and nurture them properly. Here is some general information that should be very helpful in helping you grown your own Cactus.

Cactus plants can be found world-wide either grown indoors such as the "Christmas Cactus" or with other non-related garden plants in attractive outdoor settings. Almost every garden...

There are a couple of different uses for cacti in Feng Shui. One is to shift a stressful energetic experience of another person to something more comfortable. That will be discussed in this...

Learn about the fertilization needs of cacti and other succulent plants with tips from an expert in this free gardening clip.

People who enjoy growing cacti and adding them to their plant beds are likely to enjoy the Golden Barrel cactus. These plants have an unusual color, which gives them their name. You can buy seeds...

Imagine a beautiful garden that is virtually maintenance free; that's what you can expect from a cactus garden. If you want to grow a cactus garden, consider combining the many different species...

Cacti are some of the easiest plants to grow. As far as watering goes, you're much better off to forget about them for long periods of time than to overwater them. There is a wide variety of...

If you seem to lack a green thumb, you are not alone. We've all killed a cactus or three at some point. Common cactus ailments include rot, fungus, dull complexion, wilting, and a stunted growth...

That beautiful and exciting cactus plant that you were so sure would grow easily with little care, has begun to wilt. First brown spotting and wilting at the base, and before you know it the...

Cactus plants, which have leaves or roots that store water to survive in periods of drought in nature, are easy to grow in your own household and come in many varieties. They make great...

The old man cactus takes its name from the long, white hair-like strands which grow out of the spiked column that makes up the plant. Like most cacti, the old man cactus is easy to care for....