The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is a much-loved festive plant that puts on a spectacular floral display over the holidays. Unlike desert cacti, it hails from the humid tropical forests ...

Just go to any garden center this time of year and the impulse aisles will be full of plants that can be given as gifts. Rarely do these plants come with instructions and often don’t make it long past ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Denise Hasse / Getty Images Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger ...

After blooming, a Christmas cactus needs bright, indirect light and moderate watering. Only fertilize a Christmas cactus in spring and summer when it is actively growing. Move the plant outdoors in ...

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Plants give me a lot of peace; having them around me allows me to unwind. I have been a horticultural advisor with the Royal Horticultural Society for more than 12 years and during that time, one of ...

The striking flowers of the plant, commonly called the Christmas cactus, may catch your attention in stores and nurseries around this time of year. Their bell-shaped blooms in shades of red, pink, ...

Holiday cactuses are very popular plants this time of year. The cactus is often given as a present as well as used for decorating in the home. For most people, holiday cactuses don't fit the typical ...

Cacti are tolerant to drought and hard to kill, making them ideal for aspiring gardeners whose thumbs are more black than green. But for them to thrive, they require a special kind of soil. Cactus ...