Cactus plants are native to climates as diverse as Chile and western Canada. With the proper plant selection and basic care, you can grow cacti outdoors year-round. Want more gardening tips?

STEP 6: Planting Plant your succulent, vine, cactus, or other plant. Start by adding a layer of sand and/or pebbles to the bottom of the container.

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When growing any plant, your goal is to try to duplicate its native environment. In the case of the Christmas cactus, you want to provide a rich but very well-drained soil.

Instructors at Powell Gardens will offer two workshops on molding a small planter for a cactus using Supertufa, a fast-drying hypertufa mix.

Not a true cactus, this plant requires more water than you might expect. Water thoroughly so the excess drains out the bottom holes. Then promptly empty the saucer.

With its dark green toothy leaves and bright pendulous blooms, the Christmas Cactus is a favorite Yuletide plant. Here are tips to make yours last.

The Christmas cactus, also known as Schlumbergera, is a popular festive plant that's famous for its red and pink flowers that bloom from November to January.