Q: I have had a Christmas cactus for several years and it never blooms at Christmas time. It usually blooms in January, and then it only has a couple of blooms. I see Christmas cacti in stores that ...

The Christmas cactus, also known as the Holiday cactus, or more accurately, Schlumbergera, is a trailing tropical cactus that puts on a fabulous annual display of flowers. These blooms usually appear ...

Is your Christmas Cactus looking a little deflated this holiday season? Don't worry-there are plenty of ways to coax those beautiful blooms back into action! Whether you're a seasoned plant parent or ...

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 ...

Cacti are such fascinating plants, aren't they? With their unique shapes and incredible resilience, they bring a touch of the desert’s charm right into your home or garden. But there’s something truly ...

The Christmas cactus prefers a little humidity — unlike other cacti and succulents —as well as bright, indirect sunlight.

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Do we know why Christmas cactuses are blooming like crazy right now? Several friends and my sister are experiencing this. — K.F., Chicago I was stumped by this question, so I reached out to one of the ...

Rain events of the past week, while not drought busting, were severely needed and hopefully will continue as we desperately need our normal winter weather patterns to return. Moderate daytime ...

It could be shaping up as a banner year for cactus blooms. "The cacti have had a great winter. They are fully hydrated and can presumably support an abundance of flowers and fruit this spring," said ...

You know summer is here when two things happen: The tourists leave and the night-blooming cactus flower arrives. The flowers are a special treat for locals who stick out the summer heat. The cactus, ...

Springtime in the desert can sometimes be downright spectacular, particularly after wetter-than-normal winters, when Mexican gold poppies blanket foothill slopes. Even when conditions have been ...