Another reason to prune Christmas cactus is to control its size. “An old plant can trail more than 2 feet,” says Hancock, adding that these plants can live for decades. Finally, gardeners may prune ...

Key Points Prune Christmas cactus after it blooms but before new growth starts.Use fingers or sterilized shears to prune up to one-third of the plant.Propagate cuttings in water or soil for new plants ...

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 ...

A Christmas cactus grows best when it's slightly pot-bound. In fact, most Christmas cacti thrive for many years without being ...

Christmas cacti, known for their beauty and longevity as houseplants, require expert care to guarantee they flower. These holiday plants thrive when placed in brightly lit areas without direct ...

Along with shorter days and cooler weather, the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) in your living room also heralds the arrival of the holiday season. While its long, bright, tubular blooms are a ...

QUESTION: Can I cut the foliage back on my holiday cactuses? I have several that are now three or four years old and are getting rather leggy. I would rather not repot them as space is limited on my ...

Christmas cacti, known for their vibrant winter blooms, are a popular festive decoration. Despite their beauty, they have a reputation for being tricky to care for, often leaving people frustrated ...

Can I cut the foliage back on my Christmas cactuses? I have several that are now 3 or 4 years old and are getting rather leggy. Please let me know what you think. — Ned You can prune your Christmas ...

Lilies are a common Easter plant, adorning homes and churches across the Southeast during the spring. But there’s another lesser-known holiday beauty that also blooms around the time of Easter. Known ...

It is that time of year when Christmas cacti are blooming back into popularity as a holiday gift, but one garden expert has warmed this plant will not bloom unless gardeners know how to properly prune ...