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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What to Do With Your Christmas Cactus After It Flowers to Get a Second Flush in Spring (Plus, What Not to Do!)Far from being just a brief seasonal holiday guest, the Christmas cactus is capable of repeat flowering in spring. Here’s how to encourage a vibrant second flush with this late winter reset
By Janey Goulding
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"Don't Even Bother" – One Christmas Cactus Care Practice to Skip & A Better Way to Keep Your Festive Plant Looking GreatCaring for your Christmas cactus correctly means you will luxuriate in its brilliant blooms this holiday season. Learn how best to keep it healthy and hydrated.
By Kathleen Walters
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How to Revive a Christmas Cactus – Even if It Looks Dead – and Bring It Back to Blooming GloryThink your Christmas cactus is a lost cause? With a few simple fixes, you can revive a wilted or dried-out plant and encourage beautiful blooms again.
By Tyler Schuster
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Should You Really Feed Your Christmas Cactus Coffee Grounds? Here’s the TruthThe question pops up every holiday season, and it's tempting. Get all the facts on feeding your Christmas cactus coffee grounds, before you take the plunge.
By Tyler Schuster
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Your Christmas Cactus Is Probably a Thanksgiving Cactus! Here’s How to Tell the DifferenceThink 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 IndoorsBrighten 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 BloomsLearn 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 OutdoorsWhile 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 Propagate A Christmas Cactus The Easy Way: Make More Plants & Share The JoyLearn 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 FastStruggling 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 StepsHave 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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Common Christmas Cactus Diseases: How To Identify, Treat, And Save Your PlantLearn how to spot, treat, and prevent the most common Christmas cactus diseases to keep your plant healthy and flowering.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Why Is My Christmas Cactus Turning Purple? And How To Make It Green AgainIf 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 DiseaseRoot 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 ItNothing 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 VitalityA 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 BloomsEncouraging 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

