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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've got a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) that stubbornly refuses to bloom year after year, you're not alone. Many people ...

Unlike most other houseplants, how much light a Christmas cactus needs varies over the course of the year. That’s why there is no one-fits-all answer—it depends on where the cactus is in its annual ...

When caring for a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi), it's important to familiarize yourself with its unusual demands and preferences. For instance, these plants love to be watered with ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." The Christmas cactus is everywhere during the holiday season, with good reason. It's a blooming ...

What is the original Christmas flower? It depends on who you ask. I believe almost everyone would answer poinsettia to this question, but it appears there might be alternative answers. Before the ...

I have a habit of buying cool-looking plants before understanding their care. Recently, I picked up a Christmas cactus. I would appreciate some guidance from someone with experience on how to grow it ...

An early sign of the holiday season, what we know as the Christmas cactus begins its beautiful and prolific display of color around early November, with some plants that will flower later and last ...

An abrupt change in environment can cause Christmas cactus flowers to drop off. Q: What is it that makes the buds fall off of my Christmas cactus before they open? I've had this plant several years, ...

It is that time of year when Christmas cacti are blooming back into popularity as a holiday gift, but one garden expert has warmed this plant will not bloom unless gardeners know how to properly prune ...