Charming, cheerful, and truly a character to have in the home, the ever-so-abundant Christmas cactus (or Schlumbergera) has become quite a popular bloom over the years, and rightly so. Its bright, ...

Christmas cactuses are easy-going, tropical plants that grow well in most homes and rarely need pruning. But if your plant is overgrown or you want to create new cactus plants from stem cuttings, it ...

Pruning will keep this plant alive well past Christmas. Christmas cactus is a popular houseplant to keep during the holiday season. But what some people don't know is that this plant can last for ...

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

Christmas cactus pruning is not just for the large varieties. Pruning a Christmas cactus, large or small, will help the houseplant to grow fuller and more bushier, which in turn results in more blooms ...

Christmas cacti, known for their beauty and longevity as houseplants, require expert care to guarantee they flower. These holiday plants thrive when placed in brightly lit areas without direct ...

Christmas cacti are beautiful festive plants best known for being a popular holiday decoration as they are a colourful winter flower that blooms at this time of year. While the Christmas cactus is a ...

Can I cut the foliage back on my Christmas cactuses? I have several that are now 3 or 4 years old and are getting rather leggy. Please let me know what you think. — Ned You can prune your Christmas ...

Q: In April I created a cactus garden and I have it under a grow light for 12 hours a day. It has started growing some skinny tops on some of the plants. Will these fill out, or just get more gangly?