Jeff Lowenfels has written a weekly gardening column for the ADN for more than 45 years. He earned the 2025 Gold Laurel Media ...

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...

The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is a much-loved festive plant that puts on a spectacular floral display over the holidays. Unlike desert cacti, it hails from the humid tropical forests ...

Another useful visual cue is the plant's overall growth habit. Thanksgiving cacti typically have a more upright shape, with stems that rise vertically from the pot before arching. Christmas cacti, on ...

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 ...

Tis the season for holiday cactuses, but can you tell them apart? Here's how to identify the differences between a Thanksgiving cactus and a Christmas cactus.

The schlumbergera, also known as a Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter cactus, are hugely popular during winter. The flowers that bloom are incredibly festive, and can brighten up any room. According to ...

Now that you have typical plants down, how about cacti? Here's exactly how to care for a cactus, the sharpest houseplant of them all. Cacti don’t need to be sitting in the sun all day every day, but ...

Christmas Cactus is another popular houseplant during the holiday time. These easy to care for plants are often purchased from the store in bud, adding a burst of color to your home, but frequently ...

Many home decorating sites and articles are featuring cactus and succulent plants as a trendy way to bring the natural world indoors with minimal effort. My grandmother loved both indoor and outdoor ...