Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesi) and Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) are very similar plants; both are ...

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

As the holiday season approaches, our homes become filled with festive decorations, twinkling lights, and the delightful ...

Sudden changes in temperature, or in light and soil moisture levels, can also instigate or compound the shedding of some ...

Here's how to care for a Thanksgiving cactus, a low-maintenance tropical plant with colorful flowers that blooms just in time ...

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

Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) blooms in November and is known as the Crab Claw Cactus because of the two large teeth at the tip of the last joint of each serrated branch.

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.

Winter is full of seasonal delights, but we don’t normally associate this time with vibrant flowers. Most plant species ...

Winter can often bring a sense of coldness and dreariness to your home, but with the right flowers, you can brighten your ...

Tips on how to care for a Christmas cactus and keep it alive, including how often to water, whether it likes sun or shade and how long it lives.

Despite its name, a Christmas cactus is just as likely to bloom in late January as it is to be in full flower when you're hanging your stockings by the chimney with care. How to get your Christmas ...