Christmas cacti don't need fertilizer year-round to produce beautiful blooms. Simply fertilize your plant monthly during its ...

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 ...

It's is easy to remember genus Ferocactus if you think ferocious-cactus. The species are distributed over Southern California, Baja and Arizona are fabulous in the wild and even better tended in our ...

As the holiday draws near, garden centers and grocery stores fill up with brightly blooming plants called Christmas cactus. But many of these colorful plants are actually a close cousin, the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With an array of shapes and textures, these amazing plants have adapted to their climates by being able ...

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

Winter in Washington doesn't have to be all gray skies and rain-soaked afternoons. Imagine bright pink, red, or white flowers ...

Overwatering is one of the most common reasons Christmas cacti don’t bloom. When the soil stays soggy, the roots can’t get enough oxygen, leading to stress that prevents bud formation. These ...

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 ...

This cactus does not have any thorns, you see. It is a special breed of cactus called prickly-pear. It will blossom with yellow flowers and give pear-like fruits. You have to share the flowers and ...