Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close up of a Christmas cactus with pink blooms on a windowsill. Houseplants might not be top of your agenda this time of year, ...

During the winter months, your thriving, colorful spring garden can feel miles away. Fortunately, houseplants like the Christmas cactus can make even the dreariest of seasons feel a bit more joyful.

Most houseplants need to be repotted once every year or two. There are obvious signs when it's time to repot, like roots growing out of the bottom of the pot. Choose a pot that's 1 to 2 inches larger ...

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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 your home ...

Whether you’ve kept a fiddle-leaf fig alive for years or you’ve killed more succulents than you can count, repotting a houseplant can be a daunting task. If you want your plant to thrive, though, it’s ...

We all love a good indoor plant. They brighten up spaces and make great company. Some may worry about giving their plants enough sunlight or water, but there’s one factor they may not consider ...

Repotting a plant is more than putting a plant in a pot. Not all plants belong in the same pot. Not all pots are adequate for all plants. Plastic, terracotta, cement, ceramic, wood? Many things to ...

If you want to keep a plant healthy, ensuring it has enough light and water is only part of the equation. Over time, a houseplant will outgrow its pot, and you’ll need to transfer it to a new one.

If you see lots of roots twining around in the shape of the container, or making a circular mat at the bottom, it's time to repot. If you see mostly potting soil, with roots scattered throughout, just ...