The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) is a popular winter bloomer that brings color into the home during the dark season.

A Christmas cactus that doesn't receive ample water will usually lose its flair.

There's some confusion around how often to water a Christmas cactus because of its name. Though it sounds like it might be a desert-dweller, it's actually native to humid tropical forests in Brazil ...

Christmas cactus plants are also referred to as holiday cacti and include Thanksgiving and Easter cactus plants. Christmas cacti need different watering schedules depending on the season to stay ...

When you think of Christmas plants, poinsettias, mistletoe and holly might immediately spring to mind. But there's a much more colourful houseplant that tends to be closely associated with the festive ...

If you’re lucky enough to have a Christmas cactus, you know how cheerful its red, pink, or purple blooms can be during the ...

One of the most beloved this time of year is the Christmas cactus—named for its vibrant flowers that appear right around the ...

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 ...

Plants give me a lot of peace; having them around me allows me to unwind. I have been a horticultural advisor with the Royal Horticultural Society for more than 12 years and during that time, one of ...

There are both types of cactuses, and they look almost identical. There are differences, however. As the name implies, the ...

Give your favorite holiday plant fertilizer during spring and summer for yuletide blooms. Here's how often and when to fertilize a Christmas cactus.

How often to water a Christmas cactus depends on whether your plant is blooming or not. Bmanzurova / Getty Images There's some confusion around how often to water a Christmas cactus because of its ...