With proper care, a Christmas cactus can live for up to a century but even these hardy plants aren’t without their share of pests. Luckily bugs in Christmas cactus are a rarity and generally not ...

Key Points Place your Christmas cactus in bright, indirect light—too much or too little can stop blooms.Use well-draining, ...

You’d be hard-pressed to find a houseplant that offers more bang for your buck than a Christmas cactus. These easy-care plants light up your home with brilliant flowers during the holiday season, and ...

Agriculture has always thrived here — Chino for years has boasted about being the place “where everything grows.” That pretty much describes the whole Inland Empire. There’s no doubt that no matter ...

Q: My prickly pear appears to be turning black in places. Also, the saguaro and the tree next to it seem to have a brown substance on the base. Are these termites? If so, how do you treat or is it too ...

Q: What is the “rash” on my cactus that I’m seeing? A: I believe that’s just older growth. Older streaks are from the accumulation of suber, or corky tissue. These “rashes” also may happen when a ...

That sad, shriveled, brown Christmas cactus on the windowsill isn’t necessarily headed for the compost bin. These plants are tough little survivors – many that look completely dead bounce back strong ...