A Thanksgiving cactus needs darkness, cool nights, and limited watering for six weeks before the holiday to bloom on time. Because it’s a rainforest plant, steady moisture, good drainage, and partial ...

Q: I have had a Christmas cactus for several years and it never blooms at Christmas time. It usually blooms in January, and then it only has a couple of blooms. I see Christmas cacti in stores that ...

Find out how to get your Christmas cactus to bloom in time to enhance your holiday decor. Johner Images / Getty Images Despite its name, a Christmas cactus is just as likely to bloom in late January ...

Though the “Christmas cactus” is the most familiar, there are actually three “holiday” cactus types. Here’s how to tell which ...

The Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) is a beloved houseplant known for its vibrant blooms that grace homes during the holiday season. While it typically blooms in December, with the right ...

Looking for something interesting to do this summer? Hillside Desert Botanical Gardens might pique your interest — or prick your fingers, if you don’t heed the warnings. Plan a visit to this local gem ...

To the amazement of most, the eastern prickly pear cactus is an Illinois native plant. UI Extension To the amazement of most, the eastern prickly pear cactus is an Illinois native plant. UI Extension ...

Cactus Bloom Community School, the newest Montessori school in the Grand Valley, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday to publicly mark its opening. Cactus Bloom, the first micro-school in the ...