<![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens UK in Cacti ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/uk/tag/cacti Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ What to Do With an Easter Cactus in April to Keep It Thriving and Make Next Season’s Flowers Unmissable ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-do-with-an-easter-cactus-in-april 3bTHHDgfzFVjUGKo59w3E9 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to Do with an Easter Cactus in March for a Spectacular Bloom Display ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-do-with-an-easter-cactus-in-march UeZ8JcKVXjYiZAusZ224wV Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:05:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:28:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 houseplants you should never place in your bedroom, according to Feng Shui and interior design experts – plus which plants to choose instead ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/houseplants-you-should-never-place-in-your-bedroom 3gcpcatXx8WWC6ouiiYbD5 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:30:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Elevate your houseplant game with the ultimate desert cactus – how to grow prickly pears indoors in 3 simple steps ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-prickly-pears-indoors 837BxRFPMYaZzFMJk59N4b Sat, 25 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:49:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow and care for a crested cactus – experts share insights for these curious plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-and-care-for-a-crested-cactus ZLhHrBSbBMYdeif2of9Fka Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Christmas cactus vs prickly pear – here's how to tell them apart ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/christmas-cactus-vs-prickly-pear 7ATfsTbGj3ZQKPMoyYbrwn Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Christmas cactus alternatives – 6 festive and more unusual plants to brighten your home during the holidays ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/christmas-cactus-alternatives jzKihsHnXwsBvLcqTepo8B Mon, 02 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 14:11:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've just discovered a festive plant hack – a Christmas cactus alternative that doesn't need watering, and even works in wreaths ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/waxed-amaryllis-bulbs gKoGyjHcCotrg8ZBGk6j5e Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:00:10 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:11:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for an alternative gift idea for the holidays? Here are 8 of the best flowering cacti ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-flowering-cacti hTdCQKnUKpaCnxZ9UqgUc7 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 18:00:10 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 14:45:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Houseplants that like being pot-bound – 8 indoor plants that don't need repotting too often ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/houseplants-that-like-being-root-bound 7U76HQircnpz8rfQYBt5oL Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:00:30 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow prickly pears – expert advice for getting these native cacti to flower and fruit ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-prickly-pears PUb3FNTBTWtvCTRKVxAZ6g Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 14:45:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to propagate agaves – 7 simple steps for successful results with these striking succulents ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-propagate-agaves RKL34SRAiHonnzEcWWGbAa Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to style with large decorative pots in the front yard – 6 ways to step-up your design scheme ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-style-with-large-decorative-pots-in-the-front-yard R7zmmPWuj5mhaBdSEmpRe5 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:30:50 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 14:09:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Landscaping with succulents and cacti – 8 stunning ideas to transform an arid yard ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/landscaping-with-succulents-and-cacti PJ3LxVhu6rdHvANNxayMdU Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 14:45:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to care for a cactus – 3 expert tips for these prickly indoor plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-care-for-a-cactus 3JbinezTfz3ZTcDbC4ywMM Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:30:26 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best fast-growing succulents – 5 varieties that will quickly double in size ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-fast-growing-succulents 6E9HNFXuBLbVdJnBkKEsCQ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:00:04 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:11:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best red houseplants – 7 energizing indoor plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/red-houseplants XKWJhtmujKoQ8mhhPh3VsR Sat, 24 Feb 2024 15:00:31 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Designers reveal America's favorite winter-blooming flowers ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/americas-favorite-winter-blooming-flowers ox4Kbsi5MDY2eGywDmmSqm Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:00:15 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:46:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ What soil to use for succulents – expert tips for helping these popular plants thrive ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-soil-to-use-for-succulents 8kQsDs9YXHPnu93Ac5znMc Sun, 21 Jan 2024 09:00:19 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I grow a Christmas cactus outdoors? The experts share their advice ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/can-i-grow-a-christmas-cactus-outdoors YN2yJphR8cKihxLG6Nt7UA Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:00:03 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Christmas cactus pests – and how to treat them ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/christmas-cactus-pests YZ7WGKSYjoq9x7W2WKxD3U Sat, 16 Dec 2023 13:00:16 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:12:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should I keep my Christmas cactus in the dark? Experts explain why it can benefit these beauties ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/should-i-keep-my-christmas-cactus-in-the-dark Gg4qfnyUSL9qvNLE5p5dB Mon, 11 Dec 2023 06:01:49 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:49:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why are the buds falling off my Christmas cactus? 3 reasons for this common problem revealed ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-are-the-buds-falling-off-my-christmas-cactus tHBLsiq8wdFVr4chsauXAQ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:00:31 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:46:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to care for a mistletoe cactus – top tips for looking after this cascading succulent indoors ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-care-for-a-mistletoe-cactus RxChfBcekzwCnDMqaYuKS Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:00:32 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 14:45:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to propagate a Thanksgiving cactus – 3 expert methods to create new plants that make perfect holiday gifts ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-propagate-a-thanksgiving-cactus Yx33Xv3XHLHNzZt5YoWv99 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:00:49 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow and care for a Thanksgiving cactus – 3 expert tips from houseplant pros ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-care-for-a-thanksgiving-cactus yujEMnYQ4HX4krfP2y2Tr5 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:01:02 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:49:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ How do you clean houseplant leaves? This is how plant experts tackle the task ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-do-you-clean-houseplant-leaves 2z2VtSGjZb28DZJZ3jNQse Sun, 17 Sep 2023 15:00:32 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diane Keaton created a Californian twist on the classic white kitchen with this stylish but durable focal point ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/celebrity-style/diane-keaton-kitchen AGjR8RD9MCP34Xg97EtvsE Sat, 16 Sep 2023 06:00:55 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:27:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow cactus from cuttings – 4 steps to follow to get more plants for free ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-cactus-from-cuttings 5nXL2cyruzeGENaCanVeFC Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:00:31 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Emma Roberts' cacti-filled 'healing' yard is a therapeutic paradise amid Beverly Hills' buzz ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/celebrity-style/emma-roberts-restorative-garden GxsXTbNeesU4e76TWPxa8G Sun, 20 Aug 2023 06:00:26 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 14:45:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why is my cactus turning brown? The reasons explained – and ways to avoid it from happening ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-is-my-cactus-turning-brown QyxBDbFJh3NmxDBKPo8cCW Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:00:09 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to water a cactus – and how getting it wrong is the quickest way to kill your plant ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-water-a-cactus QTCYSTQngEqjEVi7GVUfxR Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:00:44 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 14:45:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Types of dahlias – 16 dazzling showstoppers for long-lasting displays ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/types-of-dahlias pVWNdHLBevx7GmfEtCr6CJ Thu, 18 May 2023 09:00:02 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow Easter cactus – 5 tips plant experts say will bring bright, long-lasting blooms ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-easter-cactus mGhYUqSfox6yk9nubGSbMj Sat, 04 Mar 2023 08:01:57 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 14:45:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ What's the best way to repot a cactus? Experts reveal their tried and tested methods ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-repot-a-cactus XXUgbRD3q4qg6DXqbeHBPa Sat, 14 Jan 2023 13:00:05 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 14:45:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Will a Christmas cactus root in water? A step-by-step guide to success ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/will-a-christmas-cactus-root-in-water 5tkCy2pMHQuaxCpKSToDG6 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 08:01:17 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:11:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to prune a Christmas cactus – plus expert tips on when to do it to encourage returning blooms ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-prune-a-christmas-cactus MUgCFXnpMrpxhfgPcAiu3Q Mon, 12 Dec 2022 18:02:26 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:15:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are poinsettias poisonous to cats and dogs? ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/are-poinsettia-poisonous-to-cats-and-dogs pCwo2mYvbVFudvE8SBYet7 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:28:49 +0000 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:53:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are Christmas cactus poisonous to cats and dogs? ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/are-christmas-cactus-poisonous-to-cats-and-dogs pmHgEE3X2Dy5Jy8Gm3ZJwR Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:05:49 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:11:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best pet-safe indoor plants – 10 house plants to keep your furry friends safe ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-pet-safe-indoor-plants aNVaMsu7Q89eAjWRaEFTkc Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:07 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why is my Christmas cactus not blooming? Experts suggest the likely cause – and a speedy solution ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-is-my-christmas-cactus-not-blooming 5oTfKpMD5o9A4UkTD5oPVP Sun, 20 Nov 2022 07:00:25 +0000 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:54:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cat safe indoor plants – 10 feline-friendly plants to grow ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/cat-safe-indoor-plants jmJZ7nGzXoYZJEo7asYET4 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 13:00:14 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do you have a Thanksgiving cactus or a Christmas cactus? Discover how to tell them apart ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/thanksgiving-cactus-vs-christmas-cactus rKGvuJDvPFyRQ3HEyq63LL Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:51:46 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:11:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best Christmas plants and flowers – 13 buys for home or gifts ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/christmas-plants bSsydCqAUdhHQ27nyEYkbN Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:45:45 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best winter houseplants – 21 plants to grow indoors in winter ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/best-winter-house-plants ykJTL5ZWgR5YoQYq7mrec4 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:04:37 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 plants to avoid in your home, according to Feng Shui principles ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/feng-shui-plants-to-avoid JCeiKj6h5NduLPuYypvNBD Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:30:06 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to repot a Christmas cactus – simple tips from the experts, including when to do it ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/how-to-repot-a-Christmas-cactus yZMpbV5G9qxPvhuQQjDiwM Sun, 28 Nov 2021 09:00:54 +0000 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:45:25 +0000