A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...

To get your Christmas cactus to bloom, look for fertilizers with a high phosphorus content. That's the middle number on a ...

Newly potted cuttings or divisions of Christmas cactus will need adequate care to ensure they develop healthy roots. "I make sure they never dry out and give them good, bright light," says Steinkopf, ...

Unlike other succulents and cacti, the Christmas cactus is native to Brazil and prefers slight humidity. This succulent is named after the holiday season during which it blooms its magenta-colored ...

The Christmas cactus is a beautiful low-maintenance houseplant that blooms year after year just in time for the holidays. These long-lived plants can survive for decades and are often passed from one ...

Rooting your Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) cuttings can be a rewarding way to propagate this holiday plant. The process allows you to have more of these beautiful, blooming cacti to ...

Donna Letier , co-founder and CEO of Gardenuity A Christmas cactus is pretty easy to care for, but you'll want to follow the guidelines below for the best results—and to ensure you get those beautiful ...

Christmas cacti are not only popular holiday gift plants, but they are also the subject of frequent debate among gardeners. There appears to be much confusion about these unique tropical cacti ...

DEAR JESSICA: I have had a peace lily plant for about eight years. It gets indirect sun from a southern exposure and does produce white lilies every spring. The plant has new shoots and has continued ...