An excellent houseplant that requires very little care and produces handsome eye-catching flowers for the holidays is the Christmas cactus.

Succulents come in a range of colors. In this article, I highlight some of the ones that provide pink and purple and other colors for the landscape.

Of the night blooming cacti and succulents, the night blooming cereus is the best known. However, there are others as well. These are especially suitable for moonlight gardens.

Our gardens are graced with many kinds of succulents that were originally native to Europe. These include the familiar stonecrops as well as the houseleeks.

Cacti, which are among the most beautiful plants even when they aren´t flowering, are perfect for containers. These plants thrive year-round in many homes and apartments.

The night-blooming cereus is a cactus native to Mexico. In addition, it also grows in some of the Caribbean Islands in both dry and moist places, such as the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic.

With their cheerful colors and attractive shapes, the holiday cacti love to be in the limelight.

It's easy enough to choose holiday gifts for cacti and succulent lovers. There are items available to suit every budget.

Shortly, garden centers will have flowering plants for the holiday season, including the ever popular poinsettia as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti.

Cacti and succulents can assume many growth habits. While some kinds are upright, others may be spreading and even climbing. Here are some of the best kinds of succulents for hanging baskets.