A Christmas cactus needs plenty of food and water. Plant it in well-draining potting soil, then water when the top one or two ...

Joyful and full of life, the ever-so-cheerful Christmas cactus — Schlumbergera — is a houseplant many adore. Its bright blooms and ravishing hues can elevate a space in one glance and create an ...

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A holiday cactus in full bloom is a great holiday gift. Easy to care for, they generally are long-lived and will easily bloom year after year. In fact, they are often passed down from generation to ...

A Christmas cactus in bloom sits on a table. - Johner Images/Getty Images With the holiday season fast approaching, your Christmas cactus could be beginning to bloom, or maybe yours is an early bird ...

QUESTION: I have a white Christmas cactus. It bloomed the first year at Thanksgiving, but hasn’t bloomed since. How do I get it to bloom again? ANSWER: Your cactus needs to go through a six-week ...

Nothing extends a holiday welcome like a cheery Christmas Cactus. With its dark green toothy leaves and bright pendulous blooms, the Christmas Cactus is a favorite Yuletide plant. The original plant, ...

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 ...

Nothing brings indoor cheer to my household more than a Christmas cactus in bloom. Christmas cactus and related species are unique in that they belong to the Cactus Plant Family, do not form spines ...