Fertilizing Christmas cactus plants is key to getting the best blooms. Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing ...

If you’d like to propagate your Christmas cactus, take longer stem cuttings that are three to five stem segments long.

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 ...

Although commonly bought as a holiday plant, there’s no reason not to enjoy the Christmas cactus all year round with these easy steps.

Pot your Christmas cactus in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Apply fertilizer during the spring and summer months. Prune the plant immediately following its growing season to prep for the next ...

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.

The winter season means spending much more time indoors, which reduces the feel-good effects of being around Mother Nature.

MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of camellias, tomatoes, geraniums, bahiagrass, vegetables, ...

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 ...

Keep your houseplants well drained. Check for blockage of the drainage hole with roots by sticking your finger or a pencil ...