Rooting your Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) cuttings can be a rewarding way to propagate this holiday plant. The process allows you to have more of these beautiful, blooming cacti to ...

No, it's not a standard cactus that's been given a festive makeover, decorated with a string of tinsel, and topped with a crowning star. A Christmas cactus is actually a cheery plant that gets its ...

The pencil cactus, otherwise known as a 'milk bush' or euphorbia tirucalli, is a variety of cacti known for its signature, ...

Propagate succulents in the early spring using either leaves, cuttings, or offsets. Keep them in a well-draining pot with ...

Q: I have three large Christmas cactuses and have been in the habit of pinching off new growth when it has more than 2 leaves (?) to a stem to encourage sprouting side leaves. Is there any way to get ...

Any cacti having pads, segments or branches can be propagated easily from cuttings taken during the summer. These include prickly pears, chollas, hedgehog and branching columnar cacti such as ...

Q: After 12 years my toothpick cactus has finally yielded five flowers for the first time. I am wondering if I could propagate a toothpick cactus, and if so how do I do it? A: You can propagate the ...