A stock image of a Christmas cactus Getty Images. He said: "It's really simple and easy to propagate the Christmas cactus. Take a stem from the plant - take one that's three nodes in length.

Colourful, unique, and easy to care for, the Christmas cactus has become a firm favourite in recent years as an alternative to the traditional and much-loved poinsettia. Despite its name and the fact ...

What is perhaps most interesting about Christmas cacti is how long they can live — 100 years or more. It’s not uncommon for them to get passed down from generation to generation, making them a ...

Because space is my biggest issue, a cactus seemed like a much more doable decoration for me. Even a smaller fake tree would require a lot of garland, lights, and ornaments, all of which I have no ...

The Central American Christmas cactus does well in Tucson as long as it's kept out of the cold. Eric Clark, who works at Civano Nursery, says it is easier to care for than poinsettias and will ...

The Thanksgiving cactus, like its other holiday cousins, is an easy-to-grow indoor houseplant. Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti are in the plant genus Schlumbergera and are native to tropical ...