Whether you know it as the Christmas cactus, know it by its scientific name Schlumbergera x buckleyi, or have so far escaped the charms of this particular cultivar, this plant is sort of a big deal at ...

The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is a much-loved festive plant that puts on a spectacular floral display over the holidays. Unlike desert cacti, it hails from the humid tropical forests ...

Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing Christmas cactus at the right time and in the right way is key for getting ...

Proper timing is the key to getting the best blooms.

‘Once your Christmas cactus has finished flowering, radically reduce your watering over the weeks leading up to Spring ...

Q. I was visiting friends recently and they had a neat looking houseplant called a Christmas cactus with red flowers. What more can you tell me about it? A. Christmas cactus is an unusual succulent ...