University of Illinois Extension

Archives for December 2010

December 7, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

Christmas Cactus can be a very long-lived houseplant if given the proper care and growing conditions.

December 5, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

Azaleas are a holiday gift plant that shows up in garden centers at Christmas and Easter. They hold up better in a cool section of the house.

December 4, 2010
Richard Hentschel, Extension Specialist, Green Industry Programming

Cyclamen are cool-season plants that are often given as holiday gifts. Take care of them by giving them even moisture and cool evening temperatures.

December 3, 2010
Richard Hentschel, Green Industry Specialist

Learn how to grow a holiday Amaryllis bulb.

December 3, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

Kalanchoe is a succulent plant that makes a good non-traditional holiday gift. It's a short-day plant like poinsettia that can be rebloomed if given the proper conditions.