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

Overwatering is one of the most common reasons Christmas cacti don’t bloom. When the soil stays soggy, the roots can’t get ...

Brighten Pennsylvania winters with Christmas cacti, a low-maintenance plant that delivers weeks of vibrant blooms and ...

Keep your Christmas cactus thriving during chilly Washington winters with expert watering tips for stunning holiday blooms.

Few houseplants are as synonymous with the Advent season as the Christmas cactus. When everything outside is gray, it typically opens its delicate pink, red, or white flowers, bringing a touch of ...

At Akin’s Nursery in Shreveport, the shelves are lined with lush, blooming holiday cactuses — but most of them aren’t what ...

The Christmas cactus flowers best when it is rather pot bound, but if it becomes too crowded for space, it won’t bloom well.

Though the “Christmas cactus” is the most familiar, there are actually three “holiday” cactus types. Here’s how to tell which ...

A Thanksgiving cactus needs darkness, cool nights, and limited watering for six weeks before the holiday to bloom on time. Because it’s a rainforest plant, steady moisture, good drainage, and partial ...

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

One way to determine if a plant is a Christmas cactus versus a Thanksgiving cactus is to look at the shape of the plant.