Christmas Cactus
The Christmas cactus is a spectacular plant that gets its name from its tendancy to bloom in the short days leading up to Christmas in the northern hemisphere. Learn everything you need to know about Christmas cactus care, including how to keep it growing so it can bloom again next holiday season.
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Your Christmas Cactus Is Probably a Thanksgiving Cactus! Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Think you know your Christmas from your Thanksgiving cactus? Let’s put it to the test…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Christmas Cactus Care: How to Grow and Make Schlumbergera Bloom Indoors
Brighten winter with the vibrant blooms of a Christmas cactus. Learn how to care for this tropical beauty and keep it flowering year after year.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Christmas Cactus Light Requirements Explained: When to Put Plants in the Dark to Trigger Holiday Blooms
Learn the simple rules for giving Christmas cacti the right balance of light and dark, to ensure you get those spectacular flowers in time for the holidays.
By Tonya Barnett
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Can A Christmas Cactus Live Outside? How To Grow This Festive Favorite Outdoors
While Christmas cactus can only live outdoors all year in warmer locations, it can certainly benefit from a summer vacation in the garden in cooler zones.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Prune A Christmas Cactus: Trimming Tips For Healthy Growth & Beautiful Blooms
An occasional Christmas cactus pruning will keep plants in good shape and encourage a profusion of stunning flowers. Learn how to trim plants successfully.
By Amy Grant
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How To Propagate A Christmas Cactus The Easy Way: Make More Plants & Share The Joy
Learn how to grow more Christmas cacti for free by planting root cuttings. These stunning flowering plants make excellent gifts over the holidays and beyond.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Common Christmas Cactus Pests: How To Identify And Eliminate Bugs Fast
Struggling with pests in your Christmas cactus? Learn how to quickly identify and eliminate the most common culprits to keep your plant healthy and flowering.
By Amy Grant
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Overwatered Christmas Cactus Care: Save Your Plant With These Simple Steps
Have you overwatered your Christmas cactus? Learn how to revive soggy plants, prevent root rot, and keep them thriving for the holidays and beyond.
By Amy Grant
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Why Is My Christmas Cactus Turning Purple? And How To Make It Green Again
If your Christmas cactus leaves are purple or red instead of green, it's telling you that something isn't quite right. Learn the possible causes and solutions.
By Teo Spengler
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Christmas Cactus Root Rot: How To Identify, Treat & Prevent This Deadly Disease
Root rot must be treated promptly if plants are to survive. Learn how to spot the signs and save your Christmas cactus from this most dreaded disease.
By Teo Spengler
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Christmas Cactus Buds Falling Off: 8 Reasons For Bud Drop And How To Fix It
Nothing frustrates growers more than bud drop. But a few simple changes will have you on your way to a fully blooming Christmas cactus in time for the holidays.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Revive A Limp, Wilting Christmas Cactus – And Restore Its Blooming Vitality
A Christmas cactus wilting can be caused by a variety of factors. Diagnose the issue and learn the best cures to restore your holiday plant to full health.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Christmas Cactus Fertilizer Guide: How And When To Feed Plants For Better Blooms
Encouraging a Christmas cactus to flower is a lot easier if plants are fertilized properly. Learn the species' feeding needs and enjoy generous holiday blooms.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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10 Christmas Cactus Problems Solved: Diagnose Common Issues For Healthy Flowering Plants
Is your Christmas cactus underperforming or in poor health? Diagnose and correct common problems affecting holiday cacti to keep them thriving and blooming.
By Melanie Griffiths
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How To Make A Christmas Cactus Bloom – And Then Bloom Again For Double The Flowers
The ever-popular Christmas cactus needs a little encouragement to produce stunning tropical blooms over the holiday season, especially if you want them twice.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Christmas Cactus Soil Guide: Choose The Best Potting Mix To Help Your Schlumbergera Thrive
The perfect Christmas cactus soil mix will keep this festive favorite thriving. Learn how to create a well-draining, nutrient-rich potting medium.
By Tonya Barnett
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Christmas Cactus Watering Guide: How Often To Water Plants For Better Blooms
Discover how often to water a Christmas cactus, how much, and how to avoid under and overwatering for healthy plants that flower reliably over the holidays.
By Bonnie L. Grant

