No, it's not a standard cactus that's been given a festive makeover, decorated with a string of tinsel, and topped with a crowning star. A Christmas cactus is actually a cheery plant that gets its ...

The Christmas cactus is a popular holiday plant offering colorful cheer for the holiday season—with brilliant red, pink, white, or purple flowers in bloom during the wintertime, this hardy succulent ...

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In addition to being a festive element of holiday décor, a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi.) is also a houseplant that can brighten up your home all year long. These plants are ...

This week, gardening columnist Don Kinzler fields questions about a Christmas cactus that only bloomed on one side, how to repair a snow-damaged cotoneaster, and more. Reader Sandy F. asks gardening ...

Another reason to prune Christmas cactus is to control its size. “An old plant can trail more than 2 feet,” says Hancock, adding that these plants can live for decades. Finally, gardeners may prune ...