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 ...

Step 1: Get the Perfect Cutting — "Make sure you are taking cuttings from a mature, healthy parent plant," says Lina Cowley, ...

This cactus thrives in a well-draining mix of potting soil, peat moss, and sand or perlite, and prefers soil that stays ...

Tis the season when your Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) is full of buds preparing to open. If you look forward to your ...

A group of various cacti in small pots - Elena_Alex_Ferns/Shutterstock Cacti are tolerant to drought and hard to kill, making them ideal for aspiring gardeners whose ...

Brighten winter with the vibrant blooms of a Christmas cactus. Learn how to care for this tropical beauty and keep it flowering year after year.

Which potting soil is best? Potting soil, or potting mix, is a substrate that usually consists of garden soil, organic matter and minerals. Its purpose is to help potted plants such as vegetables, ...