Tips & Information about Christmas Cactus

Holiday Cactus Propagation: Growing Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter Cactus Cuttings

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Click here to learn how to propagate holiday cactus for a gift that will give year after year.

How To Grow A Holiday Cactus – Christmas, Thanksgiving & Easter Cactus Differences

By Amy Draiss

Can't tell the three kinds of holiday cactus apart? Click here to learn the differences, and how to care for all of them.

Differences Between Holiday Cactus Varieties: Do I Have A Christmas Cactus Or Thanksgiving Cactus

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Learn how to identify Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter cactus, and their slightly different care needs.

Christmas Cactus Buds Falling Off – Preventing Bud Drop On Christmas Cactus

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

The question, "why is my Christmas cactus dropping buds," is a common one. Just moving them into your home can cause bud drop, but there may be other factors at work as well. Click this article for tips on preventing Christmas cactus buds from falling off.

Potting Mix For Christmas Cactus: Christmas Cactus Soil Requirements

By Liz Baessler

A welcome flash of color in the dead of winter, if you're looking to plant or repot a Christmas cactus, you should be aware of a few specific soil requirements to ensure a good bloom in the next season. Click here to learn more.

Guide To Christmas Cactus Feeding – Best Fertilizer For Christmas Cacti

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Getting holiday cacti to flower the next year can be tricky. This is where the importance of Christmas cactus feeding comes into play. This article has tips for fertilizing Christmas cactus at just the right time to ensure your plant blooms.

Woody Christmas Cactus: Fixing A Christmas Cactus With Woody Stems

By Teo Spengler

If a stem of your mature Christmas cactus is getting woody, it doesn?t mean that anything is amiss. That means that there is no reason to try fixing a Christmas cactus with woody stems. Click here for more information about woody Christmas cactus.

Dropping Leaves On Christmas Cactus Plant

Leaves Dropping From Christmas Cactus: Fixing Leaf Drop On Christmas Cactus

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

It isn't always easy to determine what causes leaves dropping from Christmas cactus, but there are a number of possibilities. So why do Christmas cacti drop their leaves, you ask? Read the article that follows to learn more.

Pests And Webs On Christmas Cactus Plant

Christmas Cactus Pests – Treating Common Pests Of Christmas Cactus

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Christmas cactus is a relatively low-maintenance, pest-resistant plant, but it can fall victim to a number of harmful pests. If you notice tiny bugs in Christmas cactus, take heart. This article will help with treating Christmas cactus pests.

Yellow Christmas Cactus Leaves: Why Do Christmas Cactus Leaves Turn Yellow

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

It isn't uncommon to notice a Christmas cactus with yellow leaves. Why do Christmas cactus leaves turn yellow? There are several possible reasons for yellow Christmas cactus leaves. Learn more about it in this article.

Purple Christmas Cactus Leaves: Why Do Christmas Cactus Leaves Turn Purple

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

If your Christmas cactus leaves are purple instead of green, or if you notice Christmas cactus leaves turning purple on edges, your plant is telling you that something isn't quite right. Learn about possible causes and solutions here.

Growing Christmas Cactus Outdoors: Can Christmas Cactus Be Outside

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Can I plant my Christmas cactus outside, you ask? Growing Christmas cactus outdoors is possible only in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 and above. This article has more information on Christmas cactus care outdoors. Click here.

Christmas Cactus Is Rotting: Tips On Treating Root Rot In Christmas Cactus

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Christmas cactus brightens the home with gorgeous winter blooms. While requiring minimal care, it is susceptible to root rot. Learn how to treat it here.

Christmas Cactus Cat Safety – Is Christmas Cactus Bad For Cats

By Jackie Carroll

Does your cat think the dangling stem of a Christmas cactus makes an excellent toy? Does he/she treat the plant like a buffet or a litter box? Read this article to find out how to handle cats and Christmas cactus and take the worry out of both.

Rootlike Growths On Christmas Cactus: Why Christmas Cactus Has Aerial Roots

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

While easy to grow and a cinch to propagate, the Christmas cactus has some unusual attributes that may cause you to wonder what's going on with your plant. Read this article to learn more about roots growing from Christmas cactus plants.

Christmas Cactus Toxicity: Care Of Christmas Cactus Around Pets

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Christmas cacti are common gifts around the holidays with showy flowers present. The presence of small children and pets at family functions reminds us that not all plants are safe. Is Christmas cactus toxic? Read this article to find out.

Wilting Flower On Christmas Cactus Plant

Flower Wilt On Christmas Cactus: Fixing Wilting Christmas Cactus Blooms

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Christmas cactus is a long-lived plant with bright blooms that appear around the winter holidays. Although the plant is relatively low-maintenance, dropping or wilting Christmas cactus blooms may occur. Find out what to do in this article.

Christmas Cactus Diseases: Common Problems Affecting Christmas Cactus

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Unlike typical desert cacti, Christmas cactus is native to the tropical rainforest. Christmas cactus problems are usually caused by improper watering or poor drainage. Learn how to treat these issues in this article.

Christmas Cactus Cold Tolerance – How Cold Can Christmas Cactus Get

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

When you think of cactus, you probably envision a desert with heat wavering vistas and blazing sun. You aren't too far off the mark but the holiday cacti actually flower better in slightly cooler temperatures. Read here for Christmas cactus cold tolerance.