A Christmas cactus won't bloom unless it gets 12-14 hours of darkness for 8 weeks in the fall. Warm temperatures, late ...

A Christmas cactus likes a snug pot, but repotting ensures the plant stays healthy. New soil replenishes depleted nutrients ...

The Christmas cactus is an unusual twist on the traditional festive houseplant. Similar to the classic Poinsettia, it booms deep red and pink flowers against green foliage, and the festive flowers ...

Later on, you can consider delicately pruning your Christmas cactus. "For more blooms, give your plant a slight pruning in the spring," says Steinkopf. She also notes that pruning will promote new ...

Brighten winter with the vibrant blooms of a Christmas cactus. Learn how to care for this tropical beauty and keep it flowering year after year.

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: Just wanted you to know last year’s double and triple blooms from my Christmas cactus wasn’t a one-time thing. The cactus, which started blooming at Thanksgiving, is in full bloom with some double ...

A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...

SUNDAY. NOW GROW IT GREEN. >> WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROW IT GREEN. I’M JOINED BY EMMA FOR THE COOPERATIVE. IT SEEMS NO HOUSEHOLD IS COMPLETE WITHOUT ONE THIS TIME OF YEAR, AND I AM TALKING ABOUT THE ...

A lot of “brown-thumbers” end up with poinsettias and other indoor gift plants this month and have no idea what to do with these festive adoptions. By far, the main way these living gifts meet their ...