Ajo, Arizona, is that postcard – a hidden gem where the desert blooms with charm, history, and unexpected delights. Nestled ...

In six to eight weeks, it’s time to take the Christmas cactus out of training. Gardeners who followed this schedule should have cacti that bloom just in time for the holidays. The Christmas ...

The Christmas cactus — also known as Schlumbergera — is a beauty like no other. Commonly ranging in shades of red, pink, and even orange, this bloom is one you'll want to snap up and add to ...

Botanist Gustaf Starck rallied people passionate about preserving desert plants with a sign outside his Scottsdale ranch.

Exact bloom time is determined by the number of consecutive short days required for each species. Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti require six weeks of short days. Under natural window light in ...

Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing Christmas cactus at the right time and in the right way is key for ...

Nothing extends a holiday welcome like a cheery Christmas Cactus. With its dark green toothy leaves and bright pendulous blooms, the Christmas Cactus is a favorite Yuletide plant. The original ...