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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 ...
Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing ...
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Your plant needs a post-holiday rest too.
Let Christmas cactus rest for four to six weeks after blooming with less water and no fertilizer. Prune lightly after flowering and repot every few years to encourage fuller growth. Resume regular ...
When it's time for the tree to come down and holiday decorations get packed away, our homes can feel empty and dreary. Indoor plants can help make your home more lively.
Shallow pots work well for many succulents because they dry more evenly than deep containers. Pots that are too deep for a plant’s root system stay wet too long, which is a major cause of indoor ...
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