The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is a much-loved festive plant that puts on a spectacular floral display over the holidays. Unlike desert cacti, it hails from the humid tropical forests ...

Christmas cacti require 12 hours of darkness for about eight weeks to form flower buds for holiday blooming. Ideal temperature conditions for flowering are 65°F to 70°F during the day and 55°F to 65°F ...

A Thanksgiving cactus needs darkness, cool nights, and limited watering for six weeks before the holiday to bloom on time. Because it’s a rainforest plant, steady moisture, good drainage, and partial ...

Your Christmas cactus needs crucial care in January, here's what you can do right now to make sure it blooms beautifully.

Nothing brings indoor cheer to my household more than a Christmas cactus in bloom. Christmas cactus and related species are unique in that they belong to the Cactus Plant Family, do not form spines ...

Discover why you shouldn't fertilize a holiday cactus in January and when to do it instead. Getting the timing wrong can ...

Q : Attached are photos of my two Christmas cactus plants (see reader's photo). It is February, and they are in full bloom. What is the secret in getting them to bloom for Christmas? Thank you. A : ...

If you've got a Christmas cactus that's looking a bit sad and flowerless, you're likely not giving it the care it needs. Christmas cactuses usually bloom from late November to January and usually ...