Find out how to get your Christmas cactus to bloom in time to enhance your holiday decor. Johner Images / Getty Images Despite its name, a Christmas cactus is just as likely to bloom in late January ...

Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing Christmas cactus at the right time and in the right way is key for getting ...

Q: My Christmas cactus had many buds, but lots of them fell off without opening up. What am I doing wrong?Mary Cannata, email A: In my experience, there are three things that could cause Christmas ...

Q The buds on my Christmas cactus fall off before opening. What causes this problem and how do I remedy it? A The masses of orchidlike flowers that Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera sp.) produce during ...

A Christmas cactus needs plenty of food and water. Plant it in well-draining potting soil, then water when the top one or two ...

An abrupt change in environment can cause Christmas cactus flowers to drop off. Q: What is it that makes the buds fall off of my Christmas cactus before they open? I've had this plant several years, ...

Q: We have a row of junipers in our back yard, and in previous years we’ve wrapped them for winter protection, but now they’re too big. This year we started shaking them to clear the snow as they ...

The Christmas cactus is a houseplant that produces tubular, colourful flowers and blooms for a long period of time. Unlike other varieties of cactus, the Christmas cactus comes from the tropical ...

Question: My Christmas cactus has been growing outdoors. Can I bring it inside to flower? Answer: Plants can be like people and some don’t like to move that much. The best time to move your Christmas ...

Q: Attached is a photo of my Christmas cactus that has a double bud on one stem. I've had those before, but they would abort before blooming, but this year they both opened beautifully. I thought ...

Here's a perfectly healthy Christmas cactus... just without any flowers. Lack of sufficient overnight darkness is a leading reason for non-bloom of this species. Q: My wife has some Christmas cactuses ...

Despite its name, a Christmas cactus is just as likely to bloom in late January as it is to be in full flower when you're hanging your stockings by the chimney with care. How to get your Christmas ...