Place your Christmas cactus in bright, indirect light—too much or too little can stop blooms. Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil and repot every three years. Avoid temperature swings, water more in ...

A little attention in October can transform your Christmas cactus into a spectacular festive centerpiece ...

The holidays will be here before you know it, and that means time together with family and friends, beautiful decorations, delicious food, and (hopefully) a Christmas cactus in full bloom. Encouraging ...

Identifying a True Christmas Cactus Many plants sold as "Christmas cacti" are actually varieties of the more common Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata), which blooms several weeks earlier.

Almost every grocery store or big box home store we walk into right now has a rack of what most people call Christmas cactus. But is it really a Christmas cactus or is it a Thanksgiving cactus? There ...

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rooting your Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) cuttings can be a rewarding way to propagate this holiday plant. The ...

Using coffee on a Christmas cactus is generally more harmful than helpful. Unlike fertilizers, coffee does not contain phosphorus, a key nutrient for flowering. The acidity of coffee varies too much ...