By now you've probably heard of the Christmas Cactus - in fact, you may even have one as part of your holiday decor right now. We love how it adds a unique festive feel to your home compared to more ...
That pot of star-shaped flowers you picked up at the garden store might not actually be the Christmas cactus you thought it was. Holiday cacti are well-known for their longevity, but they can be a bit ...
What better way to welcome the holiday season than with a cactus? There are a few different types of holiday cacti, two of the most popular being Christmas and Thanksgiving. Both cacti flower during ...
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 ...
Our in-house master gardener shares her DIY soil mix recipe for a thriving Christmas cactus. Hint: It needs more moisture ...
Q: The Christmas cactus I inherited from my mom is 3 feet across. It’s quite uneven, short on the back side due to its previous growing conditions up against a window. The clay pot holds cement-like ...
If you have a Thanksgiving cactus, it’s blooming now. If you have a Christmas cactus, you have a few weeks left to see blossoms begin to emerge. The question is: how do they do that? It can seem ...
This recipe is easy to follow to make your own Christmas cactus potting mix. These succulents need a well-draining, nutrient-rich potting mix to thrive.
Imagine a mountainous and remote rainforest along the ocean coast. Whisps of fog drift through the trees as cascades of colorful flowers sweep down from plants perched high on the tree limbs. This is ...