Key Points Let Christmas cactus rest for four to six weeks after blooming with less water and no fertilizer.Prune lightly ...

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 ...

Q: I have had a Christmas cactus for several years and it never blooms at Christmas time. It usually blooms in January, and then it only has a couple of blooms. I see Christmas cacti in stores that ...

As gardening expert Adrian Aviles of Athletic Club Flower Shop explains, “A healthy Christmas cactus can stay green for years ...

Christmas cacti require 12 hours of darkness for about eight weeks to form flower buds for holiday blooming. Ideal temperature conditions for flowering are 65°F to 70°F during the day and 55°F to 65°F ...

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Repot Christmas cactus every three to four years in late winter or early spring—never while it’s blooming. Choose a pot about ...

If you’re lucky enough to have a Christmas cactus, you know how cheerful its red, pink, or purple blooms can be during the holidays. But if your plant isn’t flowering this year, you may be wondering ...

If you have a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesi), you've probably spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to get it to blossom at the right time. After all, Christmas cacti are known for ...

If you've ever bought yourself a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) only to watch it stay stubbornly green all year round, you're not alone — this is a common issue. Despite promising ...

Holiday cacti is often received as a gift over the Christmas holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter cactus are often ...