Christmas Cactus

Image by saraTM Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) is a popular, winter-flowering houseplant that makes a great addition to nearly any indoor setting. It is not only easy to care for but propagates easily, too, making it…

Image by Denise Hasse Around the winter holidays, many holiday-specific plants are available. You may find Cyclamen, Poinsettia, Amaryllis, and of course, holiday cactus. Surprisingly, regardless of  the…

Image by undefined undefined Many people grow Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii). This plant makes a great holiday gift for friends and family, so knowing how to propagate and grow Christmas cactus…

Image by mouse_sonya 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 with most cacti, but the holiday cacti actually flower…

Image by Lucy Maselli (via GKH Scavenger Hunt) Christmas cactus is a striking plant with bright pink or red blooms that add some festive color around the winter holidays. Unlike typical desert cactus,…

Image by Joanna R. Protz via GKH Scavenger Hunt Christmas cacti are common gifts around the holidays. They tend to bloom in the winter, with showy flowers present for friends and family to admire as they…

Image by Cavan Images One of the most magical plants during the winter months is the holiday cactus. There are several varieties, each of which is fairly simple to propagate. Making a new plant provides an…

Image by Michel VIARD Christmas cactus is a long-lived plant with bright blooms that appear around the winter holidays. Normally, blooms last at least one to two weeks. If conditions are just right, the…

Image by Alla Morozova Unlike typical desert cacti, Christmas cactus is native to the tropical rain forest. Although the climate is damp for much of the year, the roots dry quickly because the plants grow not…

Image by saraTM Christmas cactus is a jungle cactus that prefers humidity and moisture, unlike its standard cactus cousins, which require a warm, arid climate. A winter-bloomer, Christmas cactus displays…