Years ago, I had one of those spineless cacti that once a year splash colorful flowers out the ends of their flat, arching stems. Such plants are usually named for when they are supposed to bloom: ...

Photo Credit: Getty Images. Glenn Koenig / Contributor. Even though the Christmas spirit has melted away, everyone loves a good Christmas Cacti blooming in his or her living room. The red and pink ...

The Christmas cactus, also known as the Holiday cactus, or more accurately, Schlumbergera, is a trailing tropical cactus that puts on a fabulous annual display of flowers. These blooms usually appear ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to holiday plants, poinsettias and amaryllis are at the top of our winter favorites list.

Is your Christmas Cactus looking a little deflated this holiday season? Don't worry-there are plenty of ways to coax those beautiful blooms back into action! Whether you're a seasoned plant parent or ...

The National Park Service reports centuries-old giant cacti known as saguaros are suddenly blooming out of season in Arizona. It’s unclear why. National Park Service photo That mysterious metal ...

A blooming saguaro is seen in this November 2022 photo. Saguaros typically bloom in the spring, and biologists are unsure why they are blooming in the fall. National Park Service / D. Swann Saguaros ...

Few plants return as much pleasure to their growers as the Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti. I get so many letters about them and photos every year that I can’t even acknowledge them all, much less ...

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 ...

Echinopsis cacti bloom in a blaze of brilliant color, but it's tough to catch them in the act. They typically flower at night and as quickly as they pop, the petals begin to fade. "They're only at ...