Christmas Cactus and its holiday brethren, the Thanksgiving & Easter Cactus, are some of the most fun indoor succulents to ...

A flowering houseplant can look like simple color on a windowsill, then suddenly it becomes the room’s loudest shape. Big leaves, glossy surfaces, and repeated blooms pull the eye and shrink the sense ...

If you've received a gifted plant that isn't doing so well, it may be time to move it outside. Here are some commonly gifted plants that would benefit.

A quick show of hands, how many of us have a “Christmas” cactus withering away in our homes? With fascinating information, and some tender love and care, one of our La Plata County master gardeners, ...

The key to caring for Christmas plants year-round is understanding their natural cycles of growth, rest and reblooming, which often involve specific light and temperature changes. Poinsettias are ...

Editor's note: This story was initially published on Dec. 20, 2020. Updated in December 2025. Under the right conditions, Christmas cacti are the holiday plants that keep blooming, and not just for ...

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 ...

The joy of the holiday season can feel fleeting. There’s a blur of get-togethers, cooking, shopping — and then, suddenly, it’s all over. A plant that’s commonly used for decorating this time of year, ...

Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) is hands down one of the most popular houseplants in the world. Together with the Thanksgiving Cactus and Easter Cactus, this trio of succulents have the ability to ...

There are three main holiday-blooming cacti: the Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata), the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera × buckleyi), and the Easter cactus (Schlumbergera gaertneri). The ...