Holiday cacti—the epiphytic plants also known as Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, or Easter cactus—are known for their ...

Another difference between Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti is in their blooming periods. True to their names, Thanksgiving ...

Learn how to care for a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) so you can enjoy these holiday beauties for years to come.

It’s imperative to have the plants in well-drained soil and containers with holes to avoid overly wet soil. Overwatering a ...

After your Christmas cactus finishes flowering, keep it in a bright room and water the plant when the top inch of soil feels ...

We all know cacti store water—but to survive, they migrate their flowers, and so much more. Scientists want to copy the resilient plants' methods to help engineer our future.

Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti prefer slightly acidic, well-draining soil because it helps plants absorb and retain vital ...

This seasonal watering guide will help you provide the right amount of water for your Christmas cactus so it will give you ...

Yes, stem cuttings are one of the easiest ways to propagate your favorite Christmas cactus. Remove a stem with two to five ...

you should not expect the plant to produce flowers indoors. In feng shui, the cactus, a type of succulent, can be a controversial plant to incorporate into a household, Hyder says. The plant’s ...