Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Denise Hasse / Getty Images Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger ...

Christmas cactus plants can be propagated using both water and soil methods, each with its own benefits. Propagation is best done when the plants are actively growing new leaves in late spring, ...

With gorgeous blooms in festive hues, Christmas cactus makes a popular holiday gift. The exotic-looking flowers open just in time for the holidays and provide weeks of color. Christmas cacti 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 ...

Mon, December 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM UTC Several plants are referred to as Christmas or holiday cacti, but they are all succulents with leaf-like pads and bright, tubular flowers that bloom around the ...

Just go to any garden center this time of year and the impulse aisles will be full of plants that can be given as gifts. Rarely do these plants come with instructions and often don’t make it long past ...

Q: What are the little balls between the stems and dried blossoms of this Christmas cactus, as shown in the photo? The blossoms dry but never fall off. — Lorene M. A: Your Christmas cactus is ...

May is the quiet turning point that shapes stronger growth, healthier structure, and better blooms when winter returns ...

Christmas cacti are not only popular holiday gift plants, but they are also the subject of frequent debate among gardeners. There appears to be much confusion about these unique tropical cacti ...

Plants are a popular gift and one that can be found blooming at grocery stores and garden centers right now is the Christmas cactus. The succulent plants are attractive, even when they aren’t in bloom ...