Light and temperature. Thanksgiving cactus is a "short day" plant: to produce flower buds, they need shorter days (or fewer ...

Set the segments aside for a day to dry out, then stick them about one inch deep into a pot with moist soil. Do this only in ...

Use well-draining soil with organic matter for a healthy dragon fruit plant. Compost, perlite, peat moss, and bark are ...

Water the cactus two days before repotting ... if they're covered in water droplets during the heat of the day. Plants in pots may also be watered by placing the container in a shallow pan ...

Water the Christmas cactus only when it is dry to the touch, more during summer and less during winter as the temperature drops and buds are blooming. Use a well-draining pot to allow excess water to ...

A terracotta pot with a drainage hole is also recommended for a Christmas cactus. "Christmas cacti are long-lasting, tough plants that can live for many decades with proper care," says Musgrave.

The pot will be elevated above any excess water collecting in the pebbles. As this water evaporates it increases the humidity ...