Holiday cacti are a popular way to add living décor to your home for the festive season. The cultivar you choose depends on ...
One of the most common mistakes that prevents a Christmas cactus from blooming is incorrect watering. Knowing when and how to ...
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How to Water a Christmas Cactus

The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) is a popular winter bloomer that brings color into the home during the dark season.
Give your favorite holiday plant fertilizer during spring and summer for yuletide blooms. Here's how often and when to fertilize a Christmas cactus.
Overwatering is one of the most common reasons Christmas cacti don’t bloom. When the soil stays soggy, the roots can’t get ...
As the holiday draws near, garden centers and grocery stores fill up with brightly blooming plants called Christmas cactus. But many of these colorful plants are actually a close cousin, the ...
Why could your Christmas cactus be dropping leaves? Plant pros share the most common reasons and quick fixes to save your ...
One Thanksgiving cactus is a good gift, but what about half a dozen — or more? You can propagate these nifty plants with ...
There are both types of cactuses, and they look almost identical. There are differences, however. As the name implies, the ...
Scientists discovered how to study cactus movement without harm - by measuring the silent sway of these desert giants using ...
If your Thanksgiving cactus is dropping leaves instead of thriving, here’s how to determine the cause and fix it.
The Thanksgiving cactus is a beautiful flowering plant that's surprisingly easy to propagate. All you'll need are clean ...