QUESTION: Do Christmas cactus like to be rootbound? Someone told me not to repot it because it's healthy right now. - Forrest D ANSWER: Christmas cactus grows well with crowded roots, so your friend isn't totally wrong. Christmas cactus can do ok when it has become rootbound, … [Read more...]

QUESTION: Can you root a piece of Christmas cactus in water? I was thinking of taking a piece from mine and making a new plant for a friend. - Tricia C ANSWER: Some plants can be propagated by rooting a cutting in water, while other plants must have soil in order for their … [Read more...]

By Jennifer Poindexter Ficus trees were once all the rage in home décor. If you still have one, you were wise for hanging on to it because they’re making a comeback. This time around, many gardeners are trying their hand at growing an array of live trees in their home. One … [Read more...]

By Jennifer Poindexter Have you heard the saying, “Money doesn’t grow on trees?” You might feel encouraged after hearing there’s a plant called the money tree plant that people frequently grow in their homes. This tree naturally grows in the swamps of Central and South … [Read more...]