Proper timing is the key to getting the best blooms.

Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing Christmas cactus at the right time and in the right way is key for getting ...

Key Points None of the three holiday cacti should be fertilized in January, even if it’s still blooming.Only start the ...

Fertilize Christmas cacti monthly in the spring and summer during growth phases. Use a balanced 20-20-20 water-soluble fertilizer diluted to 50% strength. Move the cactus to a cooler, darker ...

Finding ways to reuse old coffee grounds is seriously satisfying, and it just so happens that during the festive season, there's a great way to use them on a seasonal plant. The Christmas cactus is a ...

We have a Christmas cactus that absolutely out-did itself this year. We enjoyed it so much and it is still magnificent. We are wondering how much to fertilize this plant. We have not really fed it for ...

Q: I have read your columns for years, including the ones on Christmas cactus, and enjoy them very much. I must have a “Thanksgiving cactus” since it seems to bloom in early November, and sometimes ...

Many of us bring a Christmas cactus into our homes during the winter holidays. But when the festivities are over and the flowers fade, we're left wondering if we can bring back those beautiful blooms ...

Unlike other succulents and cacti, the Christmas cactus is native to Brazil and prefers slight humidity. This succulent is named after the holiday season during which it blooms its magenta-colored ...

Which fertilizer for succulents is best? Succulents have a reputation for being hands-off plants that are easy to grow. However, if you want to give them a boost, help them maintain healthy leaves and ...