Joyful and full of life, the ever-so-cheerful Christmas cactus — Schlumbergera — is a houseplant many adore. Its bright blooms and ravishing hues can elevate a space in one glance and create ...

It needs bright light to form bright pink blooms. It also prefers drought, so be sparing with the water. How could we not love a cactus nicknamed after one of our favorite trims to decorate with?

If ever there was a doubt about how much a plant can come to mean to someone, behold the humble Christmas cactus. Big on blooms and memories this time of year, the long-lived houseplants have a ...

You can prune your Christmas cactus plants anytime from the time they finish blooming up until about May. Prune the plants as much as you need to in order to keep them the size you prefer.

When you notice some of the blooms are beginning to die off, take some time to deadhead the cactus with a pair of clean pruning shears. Not only will this improve the look of the plant but it will ...

Now that the blooms of Christmas cactus are fading, this is a good time to talk about their care. Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi), Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata), and Easter ...

often leaving people frustrated when trying to get them to re-bloom. However, with a few simple gardening tips, it's easy to maintain a flourishing Christmas cactus. Dr Marisa Y Thompson ...

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Tracey said: “I had the most prolific blooms on my cactus that I’ve ever had; that’s what happened. From that point on, it became my go-to fertiliser for blooming houseplants.” Fertilise ...

As with any plant, the right amount of light is essential. If you're growing cacti indoors, they'll need direct sunlight, such as on a sunny windowsill. If you don't have the right natural light, keep ...