On my way home from teaching a wild edible class this week, I noticed an unusual plantin full bloom. I have been a fan of this plant since I lived in Florida. Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus or Opuntia ...

Plant prickly pear cacti in well-drained soil. A mix of dry, sandy, or gravely soil will work. It can also do well in a mixture of primarily clay, so long as it drains very well and the soil does not ...

Christmas cactus do not like wet feet. They are prone to both root rot and crown rot. Be sure the plant is in a pot with a drainage hole and well-draining potting soil, preferably something meant for ...

How to Fertilize Christmas Cactus Christmas cactuses are relatively light feeders, so they usually do well with liquid organic fertilizers, but you can also feed them with fertilizer stakes or a ...

How to care for a Christmas Cactus Not only is this plant extremely popular but it is also easy to care for. A well-cared for plant can last 20 to 30 years. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...

If you’ve been convinced to acquire your very own Christmas cactus, you’ll want to ensure that you take care of it properly so that you’re rewarded with flowers annually. Unlike their desert ...

Do this only in the spring and summer while the plant is actively growing, and avoid doing it in the winter once it has bloomed. How to Get Your Thanksgiving Cactus to Bloom ...

Step 1: Choose the Right Fertilizer: Tony says you will need to choose a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio of 20-20-20 (like this Jack's Classic 20-20-20 All Purpose Water ...

Indoor Cactus Care At home, I’m greeted daily by an array of cacti, from the towering Saguaro to the diminutive Chin Cactus. According to Jon VanZile, Master Gardener and author of “ Houseplants for a ...