Prepare a pot with a well-draining soil mix that is specifically for cacti and succulents. Push the callused end of the pad ...

A cactus is typically viewed as the ultimate hands-off, fuss-free, impossible-to-kill plant. So, you can imagine our horror ...

Q: I have two Christmas cacti and they performed beautifully this year. I am concerned about one of them, though. It must be rootbound, as I have had it for years and have not repotted it. Can you ...

"You just kind of check on them every once in a while and make sure that there's no rot or anything." Similar to humans, cactuses also contain an internal skeleton, but theirs are a woody structure to ...

Sansevieria, a hardy plant with an ability to thrive in a variety of conditions, can be an ideal choice for both novice and ...

As a group, succulents are easy to care for because they are drought-tolerant. They need water, but not it as often as do ...

There are two types of cacti – desert types and forest types. Desert cacti are very hardy and thrive in full sun, low water, and good drainage. Christmas (and Easter) cacti are forest cacti and are ...

The delicate blooms which rise above the leaves seem to be saying, “Look at me. I’m just here to cheer you up.” ...

Palestinian journalist Rita Baroud reflects on visiting the rubble of her family home and a Ramadan that feels like anything ...