When it comes to decking the halls for the winter holiday season, we not only bring out the boughs of holly — whatever those are. We also often bring out the tropical plants, making it more ...

Although untold millions of cactuses are cultivated on America’s windowsills, some folks consider them boring plants, with one unappreciative person I know comparing them to pet rocks. What I ...

A parasitic plant with potentially poisonous berries might not sound like something that would boost your Christmas ...

Of all the plants used in holiday decor, few match mistletoe's interesting history. Also, few equal its potential for harm. Mistletoe is an evergreen, parasitic plant with white berries found growing ...

(THE CONVERSATION) A parasitic plant with potentially poisonous berries might not sound like something that would boost your Christmas decorations to the next level. But, botanically speaking, that’s ...