One of the most beloved this time of year is the Christmas cactus—named for its vibrant flowers that appear right around the holiday season. This easygoing succulent, native to the coastal mountains ...

After your Christmas cactus has rooted, it’s time to help it adjust and thrive in its new home. Place the plant in bright, ...

Why could your Christmas cactus be dropping leaves? Plant pros share the most common reasons and quick fixes to save your ...

Rooting your Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) cuttings can be a rewarding way to propagate this holiday plant. The process allows you to have more of these beautiful, blooming cacti to ...

Christmas cactus diseases aren’t common but can quickly prove fatal. Fungal and bacterial diseases spread throughout the plant, and if treatment is not swift, those show-stopping holiday flowers will ...

Gardeners, we've finally received much-needed rainfall over the past several days. While some areas of Southeast Texas received generous amounts, more is needed to alleviate the deficit. We continue ...

This column was prepared by Lake County Master Gardener Intern Judy Klotzbach. A member of the cactus family, the Christmas cactus originates from Brazil. In the humid tropical forests, it grows on ...

If you're lucky, you could receive a Christmas cactus as a gift this holiday season. This common house plant blooms during the Christmas season, but its long green arms are attractive throughout the ...