A Christmas cactus that doesn't receive ample water will usually lose its flair.

Proper Christmas cactus care – including attentive watering, the right light levels, balanced fertilization, and temperature ...

One of the most beloved this time of year is the Christmas cactus—named for its vibrant flowers that appear right around the ...

A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...

Overwatering is one of the most common reasons Christmas cacti don’t bloom. When the soil stays soggy, the roots can’t get enough oxygen, leading to stress that prevents bud formation. These ...

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 ...

Here's how to repot your Christmas cactus so it continues to thrive for years to come. Dmytro Betsenko / Getty Images Repotting a Christmas cactus is a task that is frequently overlooked because this ...

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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 ...

Why could your Christmas cactus be dropping leaves? Plant pros share the most common reasons and quick fixes to save your ...

The Christmas cactus is a popular holiday plant offering colorful cheer for the holiday season—with brilliant red, pink, white, or purple flowers in bloom during the wintertime, this hardy succulent ...

As the holiday draws near, garden centers and grocery stores fill up with brightly blooming plants called Christmas cactus. But many of these colorful plants are actually a close cousin, the ...