The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is a much-loved festive plant that puts on a spectacular floral display over the holidays. Unlike desert cacti, it hails from the humid tropical forests ...

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, ...

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 ...

Almost every grocery store or big box home store we walk into right now has a rack of what most people call Christmas cactus. But is it really a Christmas cactus or is it a Thanksgiving cactus? There ...

Covering a Christmas cactus for a long stretch of uninterrupted darkness prompts flowering. Christmas cacti need either 13 hours of darkness at between 55°F and 70°F, or 15 hours above 70°F. Cover the ...

A Christmas cactus is known for its bright, festive blooms that pop up around the holidays—but what if yours doesn’t flower in time, or at all? It’s a surprisingly common issue, and the solution has ...