A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...

Grow fresh, exotic dragon fruit at home. This low-maintenance cactus thrives in containers, on balconies, and on terraces.

A Christmas cactus likes a snug pot, but repotting ensures the plant stays healthy. New soil replenishes depleted nutrients ...

Trailing plants add a certain charm to a home, especially when hanging from a pot near a large window. For a touch of beauty, ...

A Christmas cactus provides colorful florals during cooler months, but it's best to keep the potted plant indoors as being ...

Aloe vera loves bright, indirect sunlight. Place your pot near a sunny window or balcony corner where it gets about 6–8 hours ...

A trial time lapse of growing dragon fruit from raw seed to cactus size over 126 days. Dragon fruit, also called pitaya, is a tropical/high temperature plant and popular in the East. The seed was ...

Discover the surprising floral beauty of succulents, often overlooked for their stunning blooms. From Echeveria's stunning ...

Bringing a new plant home is an exciting moment. You find the perfect spot with just the right amount of light, you get it ...

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I’ve told you about my melocactus before, but more is happening with them all of a sudden, and I am having fun watching them ...

Poinsettias are a beautiful, classic Christmas plant which provides blooms throughout the festive season. Here's how to make ...