The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) is a seasonal favorite houseplant for it's stunning, vibrant blooms and ease in maintenance. Though it has native origins to Brazil, taking care of a ...

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 ...

Key Points Let Christmas cactus rest for four to six weeks after blooming with less water and no fertilizer.Prune lightly after flowering and repot every few years to encourage fuller growth.Resume ...

When you think of Christmas plants, poinsettias, mistletoe and holly might immediately spring to mind. But there's a much more colourful houseplant that tends to be closely associated with the festive ...

MILAN, Ill. (KWQC) -As the outdoor gardening season winds down and the holidays approach, indoor plants take center stage in homes across the region. University of Illinois Extension Educator of ...

Learn how to properly care for Moon Cactus (Gymnocalycium mihanovichii), including light, watering, and graft care tips to ...

Over the past few years several people, including one person at a recent prayer meeting, have asked me about the possibility of getting Christmas cactus or Schlumbergia truncata to re-bloom, which is ...

DENVER — What started as about 10 little succulent and cactus plants has become quite a collection. I’ve been repotting some of my plants that had a growth spurt over the winter and propagating others ...

Question: I recently bought my first home in Santa Rosa. The backyard has a prickly pear cactus that’s about 6 feet tall. Since it’s the first time I’ve owned one, can you share information about it ...

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 ...