Prune a Christmas cactus after it has finished blooming to help it grow new segments and prepare for the next bloom. Use clean, sharp pruners to remove yellow, dead, or diseased segments, and sanitize ...

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 ...

Christmas cacti, known for their beauty and longevity as houseplants, require expert care to guarantee they flower. These holiday plants thrive when placed in brightly lit areas without direct ...

Prune Christmas cactus after it blooms but before new growth starts. Use fingers or sterilized shears to prune up to one-third of the plant. Propagate cuttings in water or soil for new plants.

Christmas cacti, known for their vibrant winter blooms, are a popular festive decoration. Despite their beauty, they have a reputation for being tricky to care for, often leaving people frustrated ...

Christmas cactus pruning is not just for the large varieties. Pruning a Christmas cactus, large or small, will help the houseplant to grow fuller and more bushier, which in turn results in more blooms ...

Can I cut the foliage back on my Christmas cactuses? I have several that are now 3 or 4 years old and are getting rather leggy. Please let me know what you think. — Ned You can prune your Christmas ...

Q: The Christmas cactus I inherited from my mom is 3 feet across. It’s quite uneven, short on the back side due to its previous growing conditions up against a window. The clay pot holds cement-like ...

Pruning will keep this plant alive well past Christmas. Prune a Christmas cactus after it has finished blooming to help it grow new segments and prepare for the next bloom. Use clean, sharp pruners to ...

It is that time of year when Christmas cacti are blooming back into popularity as a holiday gift, but one garden expert has warmed this plant will not bloom unless gardeners know how to properly prune ...