Thanksgiving cactus has upright stems and serrated leaves, while Christmas cactus has drooping stems and rounded leaves. Both cacti require bright, diffused sunlight and need different watering ...

The Christmas cactus, also known as the Holiday cactus, or more accurately, Schlumbergera, is a trailing tropical cactus that puts on a fabulous annual display of flowers. These blooms usually appear ...

Simple care tips to help your Christmas cactus recover from flowering and prepare for a lush spring growth ...

The schlumbergera, also known as a Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter cactus, are hugely popular during winter. The flowers that bloom are incredibly festive, and can brighten up any room. According to ...

Along with shorter days and cooler weather, the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) in your living room also heralds the arrival of the holiday season. While its long, bright, tubular blooms are a ...

Place your Christmas cactus in bright, indirect light—too much or too little can stop blooms. Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil and repot every three years. Avoid temperature swings, water more in ...

Repot Christmas cactus every three to four years in late winter or early spring—never while it’s blooming. Choose a pot about 2 inches wider than its current one. Use a light, well-draining potting ...

Nothing extends a holiday welcome like a cheery Christmas Cactus. With its dark green toothy leaves and bright pendulous blooms, the Christmas Cactus is a favorite Yuletide plant. The original plant, ...

A gardener recently asked me why her Christmas cactus bloomed before Thanksgiving. My short answer was that it was likely a Thanksgiving cactus, which normally blooms between Halloween and ...

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 ...

What are your favorite holiday songs? They’re probably not “Oh, Christmas Cactus” or “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Cactus.” But this blooming succulent pops up everywhere during winter. And some ...