Caring for Cacti

Desert cacti (and succulents) make a great plants for those who tend to neglect watering, since they need little if any water once established. However, they do need bright light. Jungle cacti (such as Christmas cactus) and succulents need a moister soil (and not as much light) but even they need less than most plants. Cacti and succulents can be repotted at any time of the year. Many succulents present no special handling...

Making Your Holiday Cactus Bloom in Time for the H...

Holiday cacti are not hard to take care of, if you remember not to overwater them; getting them to bloom on time is a bit more complex. Here’s how to do it: In order for these plants to form flower buds for holiday blooms, they need extended darkness for at least four weeks. Place the plant in a dark room or keep it covered (under a box or bag works fine) for at least 12 hours a day. When buds appear (it usually takes...