There are both types of cactuses, and they look almost identical. There are differences, however. As the name implies, the ...
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Proper Christmas cactus care – including attentive watering, the right light levels, balanced fertilization, and temperature ...
It's pretty easy to propagate a Christmas cactus -- all you really need are a few cuttings, some soil, and light. But, for ...
When you think of Christmas plants, poinsettias, mistletoe and holly might immediately spring to mind. But there's a much more colourful houseplant that tends to be closely associated with the festive ...
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Give your favorite holiday plant fertilizer during spring and summer for yuletide blooms. Here's how often and when to fertilize a Christmas cactus.
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 ...
If ever there was a doubt about how much a plant can come to mean to someone, behold the humble Christmas cactus. Big on blooms and memories this time of year, the long-lived houseplants have a way of ...
If you’re lucky enough to have a Christmas cactus, you know how cheerful its red, pink, or purple blooms can be during the ...
Cyclamens are a great addition or alternative. Cyclamens have attractive speckled foliage, and the flowers come in a range of ...
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How to Water a Christmas Cactus

The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) is a popular winter bloomer that brings color into the home during the dark season.