The segmented stems of a Christmas cactus may turn purple when the plant is stressed. Turning purple, red, or pink is a common response to stressors in many plants, which release pigmented ...

He notes that Christmas cactus grow best in tempartues that range from 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit and 50% - 60% humidity. "It is best to also keep them away from heating and cooling vents to avoid ...

With splaying, rounded leaves draped over the pot, and pink, red, purple or white tubular flowers blooming at the ends, these don’t look like your typical cactus — in fact, they’re not even ...

Also discovered in the 1800s was the Christmas cactus. The ancestors of today’s Christmas cactus were discovered in Brazil in 1819. Their botanical name is Schlumbergera, named after Frédéric ...

Lucy tells us that with continued upkeep, a Christmas cactus will "also continue to bloom year after year if you put it in a cool, dark spot for long nights (a good 14 hours) from fall.

The Christmas cactus, also known as Schlumbergera, is a popular festive plant that's famous for its red and pink flowers that bloom from November to January. By Millie Bull , Deputy Editor, Spare Time ...

These plants can live well over 100 years! Native to Brazil, humidity is very important requirement for proper growth and development. Locate your cactus in a cool room with high humidity with ...

The flower experts said: “It’s equally as important to feed your Christmas cactus with a premium fertiliser, or a 20-20-20, or 10-10-10 plant food diluted with water, to ensure it receives all ...

At a time when flowering plants are few and far between, the Christmas cactus comes into its own. This colourful cactus, also known as schlumbergera, flowers in shades of metallic pink, red ...