A Christmas cactus grows best when it's slightly pot-bound. In fact, most Christmas cacti thrive for many years without being ...

This recipe is easy to follow to make your own Christmas cactus potting mix. These succulents need a well-draining, nutrient-rich potting mix to thrive.

"Good girls go to heaven; bad girls go everywhere." Mae West's words came to mind while reading an academic paper on cactus flowers which described them as "promiscuous" blooms. Perhaps cactus flowers ...

Find out when your Christmas cactus needs repotting and how to do it properly so your plant keeps on thriving.

A Christmas cactus can provide some wonderfully bright blooms over the festive period, but there's a way to help them thrive ...

The most magical time of the year is upon us! Cozy weather, delicious treats and blooming Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) is in the air. These magical succulent plants are one of my all time favorite ...

A good time to pinch or prune your plant to shape it and encourage branching is in early spring, when new growth is starting. During the growing season, from April through September, fertilize your ...

”Does it have flowers?” the newcomer to cactus culture often asks, meaning, ”Will it flower for me?” The answer, of course, depends on the newcomer. Many cacti are easy to raise and with proper care ...

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Learn the five signs of an overwatered Christmas cactus, how to save it from root rot, and how to water correctly to prevent ...