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Propagating a Christmas cactus can be a rewarding experience, as you watch small cuttings grow into lush, flowering plants. It’s a simple process that allows you to multiply your collection or share this festive plant with friends and family. Christmas cacti, known scientifically as Schlumbergera, … Read more

Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncate) is a well-loved succulent that is native to the tropical forests of Brazil. One of the few plants to bloom during the holiday season, Christmas Cactus has earned a place with Poinsettias and Holly as a seasonal staple, thanks to its … Read more

The Christmas cactus, with its cascading tendrils of vivid blooms, has become a popular houseplant, especially during the holiday season. Unlike many other cacti, this species hails from the cloud forests of Brazil, where it flourishes in cooler and more humid conditions. To make your … Read more

If you’re like most people who purchased a Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncate) last year, your holiday season was made brighter by its profusion of colorful blooms. Although you’re undoubtedly looking forward to a repeat performance this year, you may have concerns if your plant seems … Read more

If you’re a gardener or enjoy growing indoor plants, then you likely already know that a plant cutting is used to propagate or grow another plant of the same type. Instead of using seeds, a plant cutting is planted using a piece of a plant’s … Read more

Thanks to its long bloom season and profuse floral display during the winter months, Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncate) has long been considered a seasonal staple among houseplants. However, those who purchase this plant at the start of the holiday season when it’s beginning to bloom … Read more

Thanks to its long bloom season during a time when floral displays are scarce, Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncate) has long been considered a holiday favorite by houseplant enthusiasts. Although these plants are relatively easy to grow, those who are new to their cultivation sometimes run into problems. … Read more

Unlike most other members of the Cactus family, Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncate) didn’t evolve in a dry, desert environment. Instead, it has its roots as an under-story plant on the floor of tropical rain forests, and it’s important to keep this in mind when cultivating … Read more

Many people love to include Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncate) in their collection of houseplants for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that they put on a fabulous floral display during the holiday season. Flowers come in white, pink, red, and purple, … Read more

Native to the coastal mountains of Brazil, Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncate) is widely cultivated as a houseplant. As its name implies, Christmas Cactus blooms during the holiday season and is sometimes referred to as Thanksgiving Cactus. Its tubular flowers range from white, pink, red, and … Read more

If you want to add a pop of color to your indoor plant decor, then a Christmas Cactus is the perfect choice. You can grow your Christmas cactus indoors throughout the fall and winter season, then transport it outdoors to take advantage of steamy and … Read more

Water is a necessary component for growing healthy plants, and that water should be delivered both directly and indirectly in the form of humidity. Increasing the amount of moisture in the air will be vital to the growth and flowering of your indoor plants, especially … Read more

We purchased a live Christmas Cactus and we couldn’t be happier. The plant came in perfect condition and ready to be potted. If you have been searching for a true and authentic Christmas Cactus, you are in the right place. Christmas Cactus vs Thanksgiving Cactus … Read more

A Christmas Cactus is a tropical plant that does not naturally exist in nature. It was bred from two unique parent plants that both grow in the South American rainforests, specifically in Brazil. The plant is recognizable by its segmented stem and the brightly colored … Read more

Christmas Cactus are common house plants kept by many people in their homes that display beautiful flowers during the holiday season. Although the blooming flowers are usually red and pink, you can now find these plants in shades of purple, orange, white, and yellow. Christmas … Read more

A Christmas Cactus is the perfect indoor plant–it’s beautiful, low maintenance, and adds color to wintertime. These plants don’t need a lot of water. However, what’s the best way to water a Christmas cactus? You should water a Christmas Cactus from the base of the … Read more

I have been trying to make my Christmas cactus bloom, but my plant also recently started getting yellow leaves instead of the bright green ones that it is supposed to have. I started wondering what was causing the discoloration in the leaves. As it turns … Read more

I have been attempting to make my Christmas cactus look spectacular this year when all of my friends and family arrive for the holiday dinner that I am hosting. I thought that I was doing everything right to have those beautiful pink and red blooms … Read more

If you are like me, then you may have a Christmas cactus that bloomed beautifully in the past, but you are having a hard time getting the plant to bloom again. I love the way this plant looks when it blooms, and it is an … Read more

Holiday cactuses are not the spiny plants that we have in our cactus garden. These cactus plants are epiphytes that originate from the tropical treetops of the rain forests and the natural forests of Brazil. These cactuses produce beautiful blooms that vary in color from … Read more