Repot Christmas cactus every three to four years in late winter or early spring—never while it’s blooming. Choose a pot about ...

Houseplants might not be top of your agenda this time of year, but there's more to festive foliage than holly, mistletoe, and poinsettias. The Christmas cactus is one of the best ways to introduce a ...

Q: The Christmas cactus I inherited from my mom is 3 feet across. It’s quite uneven, short on the back side due to its previous growing conditions up against a window. The clay pot holds cement-like ...

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 ...

There's no doubt watching your houseplants grow bigger brings a sense of pride, knowing you've successfully nurtured them and they're growing healthily. However, this can lead to plants eventually ...

A Christmas cactus won't bloom unless it gets 12-14 hours of darkness for 8 weeks in the fall. Warm temperatures, late fertilization, and improper watering prevent blooming. Only move your Christmas ...