As a houseplant expert, I'm often asked how to water a cactus. After all, it's one of those plants that looks happy, until suddenly it's shrivelled, has yellowing fluffy patches, has become lopsided ...

With the monsoon season under way, the question for owners of potted cactus comes up: Water or don't water? The answer is yes. Cacti in containers need more frequent watering than those in the ground.

Landscaping with cactus has been an acquired taste for many gardeners, but it appears the appetite for the robust plants is growing. Lingering drought, watering bans and low-maintenance requirements ...

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

Skip the mums—add a Thanksgiving cactus to your space this fall. Here’s how to grow, care for, and get blooms from this ...

Another useful visual cue is the plant's overall growth habit. Thanksgiving cacti typically have a more upright shape, with ...

I just got back from a business trip to Tucson, Ariz. Talk about a difference in landscape, not to mention temperature. No snow, but cacti everywhere you look and so much sun that some plants have ...

While the Christmas Cactus might be more well-known, it's time for the Thanksgiving Cactus to get its own time in the shade.

It goes without saying that all plants need water to survive. Yet, while many houseplants require frequent watering, but other less thirsty species can go a month or more without irrigation. Aloes can ...