The Christmas cactus prefers a little humidity — unlike other cacti and succulents —as well as bright, indirect sunlight.

Moving your Christmas cactus outdoors during summer provides brighter light, consistent warmth, and higher humidity that can boost flower bud development. Transition your Christma ...

No, it's not a standard cactus that's been given a festive makeover, decorated with a string of tinsel, and topped with a crowning star. A Christmas cactus is actually a cheery plant that gets its ...

Christmas cacti are not only popular holiday gift plants, but they are also the subject of frequent debate among gardeners. There appears to be much confusion about these unique tropical cacti ...

Rooting your Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) cuttings can be a rewarding way to propagate this holiday plant. The process allows you to have more of these beautiful, blooming cacti to ...

The Christmas cactus is a beautiful low-maintenance houseplant that blooms year after year just in time for the holidays. These long-lived plants can survive for decades and are often passed from one ...

While the Christmas cactus can adapt to low light, more abundant blooms are produced on plants that have been exposed to high light intensity. Keep your plants in a sunny location indoors. Plants can ...

Q: My grandmother’s Christmas cactus has been terribly neglected. I am trying to keep its remains from dying; I have some leaves laying flat on paper towels. — Sandy Schierling, email A: Christmas ...

Plants are a popular gift and one that can be found blooming at grocery stores and garden centers right now is the Christmas cactus. The succulent plants are attractive, even when they aren’t in bloom ...

Despite its name, a Christmas cactus is just as likely to bloom in late January as it is to be in full flower when you're hanging your stockings by the chimney with care. How to get your Christmas ...

Unlike other succulents and cacti, the Christmas cactus is native to Brazil and prefers slight humidity. This succulent is named after the holiday season during which it blooms its magenta-colored ...