Proper Christmas cactus care – including attentive watering, the right light levels, balanced fertilization, and temperature ...

Because Christmas cacti are so pretty and easy to care for, it’s no surprise that many plant lovers want to make more of them ...

Three similar plants, three different bloom times. Understanding these holiday cactus look-alikes helps you nurture their ...

Learn how often to water your Christmas cactus to keep it healthy and vibrant. Discover tips on adjusting watering frequency ...

As the holiday draws near, garden centers and grocery stores fill up with brightly blooming plants called Christmas cactus. But many of these colorful plants are actually a close cousin, the ...

At a time when flowering plants are few and far between, the Christmas cactus comes into its own. This colourful cactus, also known as schlumbergera, flowers in shades of metallic pink, red, orange ...

Give your favorite holiday plant fertilizer during spring and summer for yuletide blooms. Here's how often and when to fertilize a Christmas cactus.

If you’re lucky enough to have a Christmas cactus, you know how cheerful its red, pink, or purple blooms can be during the holidays. But if your plant isn’t flowering this year, you may be wondering ...

Did your Christmas cactus bloom before Thanksgiving this year? If so, you likely are the proud plant parent of a Thanksgiving cactus, not a Christmas cactus. A Thanksgiving cactus normally blooms ...

Christmas cactuses are easy-going, tropical plants that grow well in most homes and rarely need pruning. But if your plant is overgrown or you want to create new cactus plants from stem cuttings, it ...

The name Schlumbergera truncata reflects to the shape of the abrupt ends of the stems. Stems root easily in vermiculite or in a glass of water. If started now, the cactus will be a nice-sized gift ...

Christmas cacti (schlumbergera) are the perfect festive plant. They will continue to look great into January but may need some special care as the year draws on. Michael Perry, also known as Mr Plant ...