After your Christmas cactus has rooted, it’s time to help it adjust and thrive in its new home. Place the plant in bright, ...
The Christmas cactus is beautiful and easy to maintain. Here’s your guide to Christmas cactus care, from getting plants to ...
This cactus thrives in a well-draining mix of potting soil, peat moss, and sand or perlite, and prefers soil that stays consistently moist without becoming soggy. Bright, indirect light encourages ...
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.
Across Arizona, gardeners are rediscovering the joy of growing Christmas cacti that burst into color just in time for ...
Skip the mums—add a Thanksgiving cactus to your space this fall. Here’s how to grow, care for, and get blooms from this ...
Plants are amazing, and a fun one is the Thanksgiving cactus ('Schlumbergera truncate'), a relative of the Christmas cactus ('Schlumbergera bridgessi'). The Thanksgiving cactus has phylloclades, ...
A Christmas cactus likes a snug pot, but repotting ensures the plant stays healthy. New soil replenishes depleted nutrients ...
Smart gardeners in West Hawaii are installing some drought tolerant plants in their landscapes. Of course, one of the most drought tolerant groups of plants are those that can thrive in the desert. We ...
Two questions that get asked often during the holiday season are, "How do I get Christmas Cactus to bloom?" or "Why isn’t my ...
If you thought cacti were everywhere in 2016, you haven't seen anything yet. The prickly plant's image graced everything from wall art to neon lights this year, but we're anticipating that the actual ...