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How to care for a Christmas cactus

Learn how to care for your Christmas cactus with these simple steps to ensure beautiful blooms and an overall healthy plant!
The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is a much-loved festive plant that puts on a spectacular floral display over the holidays. Unlike desert cacti, it hails from the humid tropical forests ...
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, ...
Key Points Let Christmas cactus rest for four to six weeks after blooming with less water and no fertilizer.Prune lightly ...
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 ...
Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus or Easter Cactus? Which is which? There are subtle differences in the margins of the leaves. One feature that stands out with Easter Cactus is their flowers represent ...
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 ...
Winter can often feel devoid of color, which makes any winter flowering plant a welcome addition to any space. One of the most beloved this time of year is the Christmas cactus—named for its vibrant ...
Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus or Easter cactus? Which is which? There are subtle differences in the margins of the leaves. One feature that stands out with Easter cactus is their flowers represent ...