Fill a 4- to 6-inch pot with potting soil, cactus soil mix, or a sand-peat mixture. Take cuttings of one to four segments and set them in a cool, dry place for several days until the cut end dries out ...

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 ...

The Christmas cactus is beautiful and easy to maintain. Here’s your guide to Christmas cactus care, from getting plants to ...

The striking flowers of the plant, commonly called the Christmas cactus, may catch your attention in stores and nurseries around this time of year. Their bell-shaped blooms in shades of red, pink, ...

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 ...

Do you ever wonder why your Christmas cactus blooms in November? The reason for the timing being off is simple. You don’t have a Christmas cactus. You have a Thanksgiving cactus. Christmas cactus and ...

Christmas cactus originates from the rainforests of South America and is not the typical cactus we know from desert-like ...

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The deeply personal plant care ritual behind Martha Stewart’s seasonal plant – and how you can easily follow her example ...

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 ...

Poinsettias and Christmas cactus are quintessential holiday plants. Here's a look at how you can maintain them to rebloom next year: The plant we know botanically as Euphorbia pulcherrima has long ...

Winter can often feel devoid of color, which makes any winter flowering plant a welcome addition to any space. One of the most beloved this time of year is the Christmas cactus—named for its vibrant ...