The true Christmas cactus ( Schlumberger gridgesii) will generally bloom in December. The cousin considered the Thanksgiving ...

Can you tell me what's eating the leaves on this small tree? Not sure what kind it is; I've grown it in a pot since it was a ...

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

Think your Christmas cactus isn’t blooming? It might not be a Christmas cactus at all. Learn how to tell the difference ...

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

Cyclamens are a great addition or alternative. Cyclamens have attractive speckled foliage, and the flowers come in a range of ...

Jeff Lowenfels has written a weekly gardening column for the ADN for more than 45 years. He earned the 2025 Gold Laurel Media ...

Holiday cacti are a popular way to add living décor to your home for the festive season. The cultivar you choose depends on ...

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

At Akin’s Nursery in Shreveport, the shelves are lined with lush, blooming holiday cactuses — but most of them aren’t what people think.

Almost every grocery store or big box home store we walk into right now has a rack of what most people call Christmas cactus. But is it really a Christmas cactus or is it a Thanksgiving cactus? There ...