Christmas cacti can be propagated or grown in water, creating a striking display without any soil. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to set up and maintain a water-grown Christmas cactus that thrives for years.
Christmas cacti don't require much pruning, but occasional shaping keeps them looking their best. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains when and how to trim your plant for a fuller, more balanced appearance.
Soft, mushy leaves on your Christmas cactus signal a serious problem that needs immediate attention. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains why overwatering happens and how to rescue an affected plant before it's too late.
Christmas cacti need more humidity than you might expect from a cactus. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares practical ways to boost moisture levels and keep your holiday plant thriving year-round.
If you like Christmas cacti, you’ll be delighted to know there are varieties with different colors. That means you can collect Christmas cactus types of multiple kinds! Here, seasoned gardener Sarah Jay covers 5 types you should pop into your collection the next time you get a chance.
If your Christmas cactus hasn't bloomed yet this season, don't panic. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the science behind bud formation and shares practical strategies to encourage your stubborn cactus to bloom, even if December is already here.
Christmas cactus is an adaptable tropical that adjusts to our home environments. For robust blooms and longevity, placing pots in the best lighting is essential to healthy growth. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to meet Christmas cactus’s optimal light requirements for lasting rewards that start this season.
Our Thanksgiving cactus is about to shine for the season, coming into full color right in time with the autumnal holiday. To make sure we experience the display, gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to provide the proper lighting (or rather, darkness) the tropical succulents need to trigger those blooms.
Christmas cacti erupt into bloom around the holidays. Though they have the word “cactus” in their name, they need care similar to orchids and air plants rather than cacti. Grow them in a good potting mix to encourage as many blooms as possible. Christmas cactus grower Jerad Bryant shares the perfect recipe for success.
Christmas cacti are colorful, festive succulents that always look their best for the holidays. Easy to care for, with a surprisingly showy blooming habit, these are a houseplant favorite. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn how you can recycle your coffee grounds as fertilizer for your Christmas Cactus.
Thanksgiving cactus is a highlight of the autumnal display with bright, billowy blooms. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to support the tropical succulents for the best budding and flowering right in time with the Thanksgiving festivities.
Holiday cacti are unlike most other blooming plants. They need cold temperatures, long nights, and humidity to bloom. If the blooms appear too early, you’ll have to control the growing site in the future for a timely flowering period. Learn how to do this alongside Thanksgiving cactus grower Jerad Bryant.