Many hummingbird-attracting plants require regular watering and moisture, but this flowering succulent is perfect for those in more arid locales.

Whereas cacti can be great plants for beginner gardeners, caring for an outdoor Christmas cactus requires a solid grasp of its unique requirements. The Christmas cactus, known scientifically as ...

Long spine Barrel Cactus, Ferocactus rectispinus This species is named for its "erect" spines that can exceed 4 inches long. It's a curious native of Baja, endemic to the mountain areas there that ...

A. Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) and Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) are popular, fall- and winter-flowering house plants native to Brazil, and are available in a wide ...

Holiday cactus flowers can be red, pink, peach, yellow, purple, fuchsia, salmon, orange, or white. The flowers typically last for a few weeks. Easter cactuses typically have more vibrant colors ...

Poinsettias might be the number one plant at Christmas time, but most people toss them once the holidays are over. That is not the case with the Christmas cactus because it makes a very good ...

Christmas cactus is one of those holiday plants that people are able to grow year after year. Part of the fun of growing them is to get them to flower again during future Christmas seasons ...

If you have questions about growing Christmas cactus or other holiday plants, contact the Garden Hotline at [email protected]. Ginny Majewski is a Master Gardener with Penn State Extension, Beaver ...

Christmas cacti are photoperiodic; they will bud up and flower only with less than 12 hours of daylight per day. Once the buds form, you can put the plant anywhere.

Care tips during the winter and beyond. So here is how you can get them to bloom. After the blooms have fallen, a Christmas cactus needs to have a period of rest and should be kept in medium light ...