Christmas cactuses are not like other plants, especially in their water levels. Here's how to care for your favorite holiday ...

Christmas cactus buds start forming when the days grow short in fall. Reducing the amount of light your plant receives in fall is the single best way to jumpstart flowering. Keep it in a spot where it ...

Keep the plant in a location where it receives a few hours of bright yet indirect light a day. Too much sunlight and the ...

In a recent Ask an Expert article, Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes said that when holiday decorations come down, people can find their homes feeling empty and dreary.

You might be confused and concerned if you notice your Christmas cactus leaves turning purple: a stark contrast to their ...

Christmas cactuses are a popular houseplant during the festive season and can live for many years if cared for properly - and ...

Holiday cacti, like Christmas cacti or Easter cacti, are the perfect indoor plant to brighten a room with some festive color.

Through the years this plant has been hybridized and today people throughout Europe and America enjoy Christmas Cactus, ...

Under the right conditions, Christmas ... became Thanksgiving cactus. Schlumbergera russelliana, discovered in 1837, blooms between February and April and became the Easter cactus.

The Christmas cactus, or Schlumbergera, is a wonderful flower that pleases with its bright bloom in winter. To ensure that the plant blooms during the festive period on Christmas Eve, it is important ...

However, losing color doesn't necessarily spell death for your plant. Usually, the cause is environmental or related to care. An ailing Christmas cactus will show signs of distress in many ways, and a ...

DECATUR — Precious Johnson has seven children, a girl and six boys. Christmas Care and Share is a big help. “It's nice,” Johnson said. “I came last year. It's really nice, especially for ...