Cooler temperatures aren't the only cue your Christmas cactus needs to bloom. During relative dormancy from mid-September to ...

Christmas Cactus & Thanksgiving Cactus are some of my favorite houseplants. They're so long lived, I'm sure you've heard stories of them being passed down from one generation to the next! Well I was ...

The Christmas china has been stored and the Santas have been put away until next year. Unlike poinsettias that tend to disappear with the holiday hoopla, a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) ...

Since we’ve been on kind of a Christmas horticultural theme lately, what about Christmas cacti? While a Christmas cactus is a popular holiday gift, there are actually a variety of holiday cacti to ...

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I have a habit of buying cool-looking plants before understanding their care. Recently, I picked up a Christmas cactus. I would appreciate some guidance from someone with experience on how to grow it ...

Repotting a Christmas cactus occasionally ensures your plant remains healthy and flourishing throughout the years. Although this beautiful, resilient flowering succulent can thrive in less-than-ideal ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Recently, a good friend of mine sent me a photo of a gorgeous Christmas cactus he had just bought that was absolutely covered in red blooms.

Covering a Christmas cactus for a long stretch of uninterrupted darkness prompts flowering. Christmas cacti need either 13 hours of darkness at between 55°F and 70°F, or 15 hours above 70°F. Cover the ...

It turns out coffee doesn’t just jump-start your morning. For some gardeners, it’s the secret to giving their plants a little boost too. Some swear by using coffee grounds to give their Christmas ...