The Christmas cactus prefers a little humidity — unlike other cacti and succulents —as well as bright, indirect sunlight.

Yes, stem cuttings are one of the easiest ways to propagate your favorite Christmas cactus. Remove a stem with two to five ...

If ever there was a doubt about how much a plant can come to mean to someone, behold the humble Christmas cactus. Big on blooms and memories this time of year, the long-lived houseplants have a way of ...

When you think of Christmas plants, poinsettias, mistletoe and holly might immediately spring to mind. But there's a much more colourful houseplant that tends to be closely associated with the festive ...

Despite its name, a Christmas cactus is just as likely to bloom in late January as it is to be in full flower when you're hanging your stockings by the chimney with care. How to get your Christmas ...

The schlumbergera, also known as a Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter cactus, are hugely popular during winter. The flowers that bloom are incredibly festive, and can brighten up any room. According to ...

Learn how to tell the difference between these festive holiday plants.Reviewed by David McKinneyKey TakeawaysThanksgiving ...

If you have a Thanksgiving cactus, it’s blooming now. If you have a Christmas cactus, you have a few weeks left to see blossoms begin to emerge. The question is: how do they do that? It can seem ...

Holiday cactus blooms are so peculiar. They are like a flower that bloomed and decided it did not bloom enough. They look like fireworks, stopped for days midair at the peak of wonder. With over 200 ...

A gardener recently asked me why her Christmas cactus bloomed before Thanksgiving. My short answer was that it was likely a Thanksgiving cactus, which normally blooms between Halloween and ...

Find out if Christmas cactus is poisonous to cats and how to keep your favorite feline safe this holiday season and beyond. The thick, fleshy leaves and colorful flowers of a Christmas cactus might be ...

Unlike other succulents and cacti, the Christmas cactus is native to Brazil and prefers slight humidity. This succulent is named after the holiday season during which it blooms its magenta-colored ...