Christmas cactuses are easy-going, tropical plants that grow well in most homes and rarely need pruning. But if your plant is overgrown or you want to create new cactus plants from stem cuttings, it ...

Q:I have a pink-flowered orchid cactus about 5 years old and 4 feet long. It is so beautiful when in bloom. Is it possible to divide the plant in half, as it is quite crowded in the container? Also a ...

Pruning will keep this plant alive well past Christmas. Prune a Christmas cactus after it has finished blooming to help it ...

Orchids are gorgeous houseplants which can bloom for weeks with the right care, and may even re-bloom if their needs are met. Experts have shared one job which can "encourage" the houseplant to repeat ...

Christmas cacti, known for their beauty and longevity as houseplants, require expert care to guarantee they flower. These holiday plants thrive when placed in brightly lit areas without direct ...

Trim them when you repot them. After you pull the plant out of its old pot, examine the plant and its roots. Trim off dead ...

QUESTION: Can I cut the foliage back on my holiday cactuses? I have several that are now three or four years old and are getting rather leggy. I would rather not repot them as space is limited on my ...

ORCHIDS have become a common houseplant over the past few years and with hundreds of varieties, colours and sizes available, the options are endless and range from easy-care plants to varieties that ...

Perhaps more than any other time of year, in January, Cooperative Extension Service agents receive all sorts of questions about houseplants. This week I’ve selected a few archived columns with tips ...