The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) adds splashes of color with its striking blooms during the gray winter months. If the ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

Christmas cactus diseases aren’t common but can quickly prove fatal. Fungal and bacterial diseases spread throughout the plant, and if treatment is not swift, those show-stopping holiday flowers will ...

Florida's sunshine might be perfect for beach days, but getting a Christmas cactus to bloom here feels like convincing a ...