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 ...

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 ...

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

Water regularly in warmer months, weekly in fall, and just monthly in winter once blooms fade. Keep it in bright, indirect light with temps around 70–80°F and boost humidity with misting. Use ...

Learn more about these vibrant holiday cacti and how to properly grow them. Season's greenings! Christmas cacti have officially made their grand entrance for the year. They come in a wide variety of ...

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 ...

Unlike other succulents and cacti, the Christmas cactus is native to Brazil and prefers slight humidity. This succulent is named after the holiday season during which it blooms its magenta-colored ...