Key Points Prune Christmas cactus after it blooms but before new growth starts.Use fingers or sterilized shears to prune up ...

Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) is hands down one of the most popular houseplants in the world. Together with the ...

Learn how to care for a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) so you can enjoy these holiday beauties for years to come.

Learn how often to water your Christmas cactus to keep it healthy and vibrant. Discover tips on adjusting watering frequency ...

The Christmas cactus is a popular holiday plant offering colorful cheer for the holiday season—with brilliant red, pink, white, or purple flowers in bloom during the wintertime, this hardy succulent ...

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 ...

Do you need to fertilize Christmas cactus? Learn more about what one gardening pro says you should do to keep your plant ...

Three similar plants, three different bloom times. Understanding these holiday cactus look-alikes helps you nurture their seasonal displays with confidence.

Now that you have typical plants down, how about cacti? Here's exactly how to care for a cactus, the sharpest houseplant of them all. Cacti don’t need to be sitting in the sun all day every day, but ...

Editor's Note: This story was initially published on Dec. 20, 2020. Under the right conditions, Christmas cacti are the holiday plants that keep blooming, and not just for years. These tropical plants ...