Christmas cactuses are easy-going, tropical plants that grow well in most homes and rarely need pruning. But if your plant is overgrown or you want to create new cactus plants from stem cuttings, it ...

Christmas cacti require 12 hours of darkness for about eight weeks to form flower buds for holiday blooming. Ideal temperature conditions for flowering are 65°F to 70°F during the day and 55°F to 65°F ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Denise Hasse / Getty Images Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger ...

Unlike most other houseplants, how much light a Christmas cactus needs varies over the course of the year. That’s why there is no one-fits-all answer—it depends on where the cactus is in its annual ...

When caring for a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi), it's important to familiarize yourself with its unusual demands and preferences. For instance, these plants love to be watered with ...

I have a habit of buying cool-looking plants before understanding their care. Recently, I picked up a Christmas cactus. I would appreciate some guidance from someone with experience on how to grow it ...

Proper care can help your plant live for decades. With gorgeous blooms in festive hues, Christmas cactus makes a popular holiday gift. The exotic-looking flowers open just in time for the holidays and ...

What is the original Christmas flower? It depends on who you ask. I believe almost everyone would answer poinsettia to this question, but it appears there might be alternative answers. Before the ...

An abrupt change in environment can cause Christmas cactus flowers to drop off. Q: What is it that makes the buds fall off of my Christmas cactus before they open? I've had this plant several years, ...

Here's a perfectly healthy Christmas cactus... just without any flowers. Lack of sufficient overnight darkness is a leading reason for non-bloom of this species. Q: My wife has some Christmas cactuses ...