Key Points Let Christmas cactus rest for four to six weeks after blooming with less water and no fertilizer.Prune lightly ...
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How to care for a Christmas cactus

Learn how to care for your Christmas cactus with these simple steps to ensure beautiful blooms and an overall healthy plant!
When searching for plants at the garden center, you may have encountered one of these unique cacti. Although they appear to be one singular plant, they're actually two separate plants grafted together ...
The schlumbergera, also known as a Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter cactus, are hugely popular during winter. The flowers that bloom are incredibly festive, and can brighten up any room. According to ...
Repot Christmas cactus every three to four years in late winter or early spring—never while it’s blooming. Choose a pot about ...
No matter where you've seen it, whether in a candy shop or an online sweets store, you may have wondered: does cactus candy ...
The popularity of cacti and succulents has made these once-specialty plants widely available and introduced a new generation ...
Succulents generally thrive on benign neglect. Quickly draining soil is the foundation of succulent and cactus care.
In today’s water-wise gardening world, succulents and cacti have become the go-to plants of Southern California. Drought-friendly and heat-loving, these plants now are staples in home landscaping ...
One of the pleasures of the colder months is the opportunity to plan next year’s garden while staying inside where it’s warm. If you are thinking about adding something new to your landscape, why not ...
With our long, hot summers and drought seemingly becoming the norm, many home gardeners are on the lookout for water-efficient plants. Although often overlooked, the cacti found in North and South ...