The Christmas cactus houseplant comes in various different colours ... Bright light such as a windowsill can help the plant ...

Other similar plants from the Cactaceae family include the Christmas cactus and the Easter cactus, which also bloom near ...

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

Although similar, they have distinct differences. Thanksgiving cactus leaves are flat and wide with small, serrated edges.

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

Christmas cactus, or Schlumbergera, is a succulent houseplant that produces vibrant pink, red or white blooms during the ...

A holiday cactus is a festive treat for gardeners. This easy-care houseplant is the gift that keeps on giving. The post ...

When other plants have long since finished blooming, the Christmas cactus amazes us with its breathtaking flowers. However, ...

“The Thanksgiving cactus blooms with red, pink, orange, or white flowers,” says Vasylchyshyna. But the Christmas cactus has purplish-red flowers.

Another way to tell the difference is to look at the stems of the Christmas cactus. “They should be smooth, without pointy edges,” says Vasylchyshyna. Both plants bloom around a similar time ...

The Thanksgiving cactus has toothed or jagged segments and typically blooms earlier than the Christmas cactus. Photo courtesy ...