Key Points Place your Christmas cactus in bright, indirect light—too much or too little can stop blooms.Use well-draining, ...
Christmas cactuses are popular houseplants during the festive period that can produce pretty flowers if they're cared for ...
It's disappointing if your Christmas cactus doesn't bloom during the winter season, but there are some easy tricks to ensure ...
A Christmas cactus can provide some wonderfully bright blooms over the festive period, but there's a way to help them thrive ...
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 ...
Christmas cactus is known for sporting its beautiful pink and red blooms around the holidays, but mimicking the right conditions can make it rebloom any time.
A good time to pinch or prune your plant to shape it and encourage branching is in early spring, when new growth is starting. During the growing season, from April through September, fertilize your ...
The holidays will be here before you know it, and that means time together with family and friends, beautiful decorations, delicious food, and (hopefully) a Christmas cactus in full bloom. Encouraging ...
While trees, shrubs and other perennials have been shutting down as the days grow shorter, these same conditions trigger “short day” plants to bloom. ‘Tis the season for bright poinsettias and ...
Learn how to care for a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) so you can enjoy these holiday beauties for years to come.
If you want a holiday plant that can last for many years, the Christmas cactus might be the right choice for you. While poinsettias and amaryllis often get all the attention during the holiday season, ...