People stay up at night to enjoy the opening of the flowers of the tropical wonder Epiphyllum petalum, better known by its ...

Now that the blooms of Christmas cactus are fading, this is a good time to talk about their care. Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi), Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata), and Easter ...

One of the most low-maintenance plants are undoubtedly the succulents. They need minimal water, minimal sunlight, the care is ...

Q: Why do some of my Christmas cactuses develop a woody stem that eventually rots and falls off? We don’t overwater them. A couple of them will develop the woody stems. I usually break them off, save ...

Cactus, known scientifically as Schlumbergera bridgessii, is a beloved holiday plant celebrated for its stunning blooms that brighten up the winter months. Originating from the rainforests of Brazil, ...

While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing Christmas cactus at the right time and in the right way is key for getting your plant to bloom like never before. In the guide below ...

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How to fertilise your Christmas cactus All you ... that contains equal parts nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium as these are the three main nutrients plants need to survive.

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Whether people have poinsettias, Christmas cacti or a live Christmas tree in their home, keeping those plants alive ... Christmas cactus, while not as popular as ...

It holds sacred the peyote cactus, which grows naturally only in some parts of southern Texas and northern Mexico ... In many tribes, the peyote plant itself is a deity, personified as Peyote Spirit.

and Easter cactus (Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri). All three cacti are short-day plants, needing 12-14 hours of uninterrupted darkness per day to set buds for flowering. Short days like this occur in south ...