The Christmas cactus, also known as the Holiday cactus, or more accurately, Schlumbergera, is a trailing tropical cactus that puts on a fabulous annual display of flowers. These blooms usually ...

Q: I have had a Christmas cactus for several years and it never blooms at Christmas time. It usually blooms in January, and then it only has a couple of blooms. I see Christmas cacti in stores ...

3. Temperature. Another common cause of Christmas cactus buds falling off is the wrong temperature. For optimal production of buds, the plant needs temperatures of around 18°C, which is why ...

The Christmas cactus has become a firm favourite in recent years as an alternative to the traditional and much-loved poinsettia. With hanging branches, flattened stems and an abundance of little ...

The Christmas cactus has earned its place as a beloved holiday decor staple, popular for its vibrant winter blooms and distinctive charm. But why stick to just this one plant when there’s a ...

Christmas cacti don’t need the arid heat of the desert, but they still prefer a mild climate or between 60-70°F during the winter. If you do experience a cold snap or two, ...

The Christmas cactus can be confused with the Thanksgiving cactus. This is because each flower around the same time of year and they look very similar, says Nastya Vasylchyshyna, a resident botany ...

A gardener recently asked me why her Christmas cactus bloomed before Thanksgiving. My short answer was that it was likely a Thanksgiving cactus, which normally blooms between Halloween and ...

A Christmas cactus is what we call a “short day plant,” which means that it is the reduced number of daylight hours that tell the plants that it’s time to bloom.

Christmas cacti need soil used for succulents containing a lot of sand in the soil mixture. This soil drains and doesn’t hold the water around the plant’s roots.

No, Christmas cacti are not toxic to either dogs or cats. If your pet tends to eat houseplants, keep a Christmas cactus out of reach to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort brought on by eating large ...

Colourful, unique, and easy to care for, the Christmas cactus has become a firm favourite in recent years as an alternative to the traditional and much-loved poinsettia. Despite its name and the fact ...