Coffee grounds can be used as a fertilizer for plants, but before you add your morning caffeine fix to the soil of your cacti, there are some things to know.

If your Christmas cactus has aerial roots, read this. A plant expert warns to take it as a sign something in the growing ...

Jeff Lowenfels has written a weekly gardening column for the ADN for more than 45 years. He earned the 2025 Gold Laurel Media ...

The holidays are upon us, and along with traditions with family and friends, you will likely be enjoying some kind of holiday ...

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...

Shorter days and longer periods of darkness trigger Christmas cactus blooms. Here's how much sunlight your holiday plant needs each season.

If you’ve been searching for the perfect houseplant to refresh your space this year, you might be surprised by what’s taking ...

Why could your Christmas cactus be dropping leaves? Plant pros share the most common reasons and quick fixes to save your plant.

One of the pleasures of the colder months is the opportunity to plan next year’s garden while staying inside where it’s warm. If you are thinking about adding something new to your landscape, why not ...

"Cacti and succulents are smarter than the average plant," says Larry Lee, the horticulturist managing the University of California Botanical Garden's world-class cactus and succulent collection.

With our long, hot summers and drought seemingly becoming the norm, many home gardeners are on the lookout for water-efficient plants. Although often overlooked, the cacti found in North and South ...