Few plant families are as iconic as the resilient, spiky cactus, thriving in the driest deserts and as well as decorating our ...

We all know cacti store water—but to survive, they migrate their flowers, and so much more. Scientists want to copy the resilient plants' methods to help engineer our future.

A little strategic plant care will make your holiday decor more festive. The holidays are approaching quickly and it’s time ...

Despite their prickly appearance, cacti make a great addition to any home and garden space. With their diverse shapes, sizes and colors, these desert-loving plants thrive in various environments ...

Another difference between Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti is in their blooming periods. True to their names, Thanksgiving ...

Christmas cactus, or Schlumbergera, is a succulent houseplant that produces vibrant pink, red or white blooms during the ...

In feng shui, the cactus, a type of succulent ... The mother-in-law’s tongue plant is a hardy plant that requires very little maintenance and should only be watered sporadically.

The thick, fleshy leaves and colorful flowers of a Christmas cactus might be intriguing to cats but thankfully the plants are nontoxic to pets who may eat a little of them. And cats generally tend ...

Thanksgiving cactus is a pretty low-maintenance plant. In fact, it often does better with a bit of negligence, but there are some ways you can help it thrive.

Tips on how to care for a Christmas cactus and keep it alive, including how often to water, whether it likes sun or shade and how long it lives.