After blooming, a Christmas cactus needs bright, indirect light and moderate watering. Only fertilize a Christmas cactus in spring and summer when it is actively growing. Move the plant outdoors in ...

Key Points Let Christmas cactus rest for four to six weeks after blooming with less water and no fertilizer.Prune lightly ...

The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) is a seasonal favorite houseplant for it's stunning, vibrant blooms and ease in maintenance. Though it has native origins to Brazil, taking care of a ...

A Christmas cactus is one of those iconic Christmas plants that pops up everywhere during the holidays. Native to Brazil, these plants are available in a variety of pretty colors including red, pink, ...

Do you keep cactus at home? Planning to keep one at home? Here are some tips and tricks to make sure that your cactus survives in a makeshift climate which is suitable for them. Six quick care tips to ...

Unlike other succulents and cacti, the Christmas cactus is native to Brazil and prefers slight humidity. This succulent is named after the holiday season during which it blooms its magenta-colored ...

MILAN, Ill. (KWQC) -As the outdoor gardening season winds down and the holidays approach, indoor plants take center stage in homes across the region. University of Illinois Extension Educator of ...

Over the past few years several people, including one person at a recent prayer meeting, have asked me about the possibility of getting Christmas cactus or Schlumbergia truncata to re-bloom, which is ...

Question: I recently bought my first home in Santa Rosa. The backyard has a prickly pear cactus that’s about 6 feet tall. Since it’s the first time I’ve owned one, can you share information about it ...

Water regularly in warmer months, weekly in fall, and just monthly in winter once blooms fade. Keep it in bright, indirect light with temps around 70–80°F and boost humidity with misting. Use ...