Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing Christmas cactus at the right time and in the right way is key for ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s not just its name that makes the Christmas cactus such a beloved choice for holiday decor. This cactus flowers through December each year, adding much-needed color and vibrancy when most ...

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.

It is that wonderful time of year when Christmas cactuses are being used to decorate homes and being bought as a gift for plant lovers. These beautiful houseplants not only look stunning but ...

Christmas cactuses, a popular festive house plant, not only add beauty to homes but are also long-living plants that can thrive for decades with the right care. Gardener Tracey Besemer from Rural ...