Brighten winter with the vibrant blooms of a Christmas cactus. Learn how to care for this tropical beauty and keep it flowering year after year.

Christmas cactus and the other holiday cacti are fairly carefree plants. They rarely have issues with diseases or pests. Just ...

This cactus thrives in a well-draining mix of potting soil, peat moss, and sand or perlite, and prefers soil that stays ...

Recently I joined an online gardening chat group. I have to admit, some of the questions can be hilarious — like “how do I care for the tomato plant I dug up and brought indoors.” I am reminded of a ...

Plants give me a lot of peace; having them around me allows me to unwind. I have been a horticultural advisor with the Royal Horticultural Society for more than 12 years and during that time, one of ...

A gardener has revealed the best way to fertilise a Christmas Cactus to ensure it is healthy and blooms like never before ...

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - When I think of a potted plant for the Christmas holidays, I first think of the poinsettia. We’ll buy one, then let it die and buy another one next year. But, another ...

Few plants are as aptly named as the Christmas cactus (schlumbergera). Every holiday season, these eye-catching cactus - with their colorful, orchid- like flowers - burst into bloom. "Christmas cactus ...

Picture this: holiday cheer meets eco-friendly living, all wrapped up in one gorgeous plant. California homeowners are falling head over heels for the Christmas cactus, and honestly, who can blame ...

A Christmas cactus won't bloom unless it gets 12-14 hours of darkness for 8 weeks in the fall. Warm temperatures, late fertilization, and improper watering prevent blooming. Only move your Christmas ...

Christmas cactus is one of those holiday plants that people are able to grow year after year. Part of the fun of growing them is to get them to flower again during future Christmas seasons. However, ...