When your Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) drops its buds, it's more of a clue than a catastrophe—here's what it's trying to tell you. Often mistaken for its close relatives, the ...
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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!
Key Points None of the three holiday cacti should be fertilized in January, even if it’s still blooming.Only start the ...
The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is a much-loved festive plant that puts on a spectacular floral display over the holidays. Unlike desert cacti, it hails from the humid tropical forests ...
If you admire the delicate and vibrant blooms of Christmas cactuses (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) but want to see some flowers before the winter holidays, the Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) ...
In mid-November, garden centers begin to fill with classic holiday plants, signaling that Christmas trees are just around the corner. You’ll see familiar favorites like poinsettias, paperwhites, ...
Do you love houseplants that are easy to take care of? If so, you might have a succulent in your house that’s called either a Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus. These two types of cacti are beautiful ...
There are three main holiday-blooming cacti: the Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata), the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera × buckleyi), and the Easter cactus (Schlumbergera gaertneri). The ...
Q. I was visiting friends recently and they had a neat looking houseplant called a Christmas cactus with red flowers. What more can you tell me about it? A. Christmas cactus is an unusual succulent ...