Discover why you shouldn't fertilize a holiday cactus in January and when to do it instead. Getting the timing wrong can ...

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 ...

Proper timing is the key to getting the best blooms.

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 ...

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 ...

Q: Do you recommend any cactus fertilizer for the San Pedros I am growing inside my house? I repotted them in September, but they are still small. A: Hard to say. Apply a small amount of fertilizer ...

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 ...

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 ...