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

The amount of light a Christmas cactus needs depends on the season. When the plant is actively growing in spring and summer, ...

There are both types of cactuses, and they look almost identical. There are differences, however. As the name implies, the ...

The Christmas cactus, also known as the Holiday cactus, or more accurately, Schlumbergera, is a trailing tropical cactus that puts on a fabulous annual display of flowers. These blooms usually appear ...

If you’re lucky enough to have a Christmas cactus, you know how cheerful its red, pink, or purple blooms can be during the ...

A Christmas cactus is pretty easy to care for, but you'll want to follow the guidelines below for the best results—and to ...

Your Christmas cactus is forming little buds just in time for the holiday season. If they're falling off, this might be why.

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At a time when flowering plants are few and far between, the Christmas cactus comes into its own. This colourful cactus, also known as schlumbergera, flowers in shades of metallic pink, red, orange ...

Plants give me a lot of peace; having them around me allows me to unwind. I have been a horticultural advisor with the Royal Horticultural Society for more than 12 years and during that time, one of ...

If your Christmas cactus is looking a bit peaked, the most likely cause is overwatering. While all plants need moisture to survive, overzealous watering can lead to serious issues like root rot. If ...