With its dark green toothy leaves and bright pendulous blooms, the Christmas Cactus is a favorite Yuletide plant. Here are tips to make yours last.

Schlumbergera truncata flowers in October and November and became Thanksgiving cactus. Schlumbergera russelliana, discovered in 1837, blooms between February and April and became the Easter cactus.

Christmas cactus and Thanksgiving cactus are related plants but are easy to tell one from the other. Both require certain growing conditions to bloom.

Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter cactus are often grouped into the term “Holiday cactus” category because of the confusion of the different cultivars. Their major differences are bloom times ...

Amanda McNulty describes the leaf difference on these two epiphytes, and why caring for them is distinctly different than nurturing their desert-dwelling cousins.

Learn how often to water your Christmas cactus to keep it healthy and vibrant. Discover tips on adjusting watering frequency based on environmental factors and seasonal changes.

Out of all the cactus choices you have, which one are you grabbing? Between Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, here's how to get the right cactus.

How can I tell the difference between Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter Cacti? Several types of cacti are often referred to as holiday cacti. They all belong to the cactus family (Cactaceae) and the ...

While a Christmas cactus is a popular holiday gift, there are actually a variety of holiday cacti to choose from: Thanksgiving cactus, Christmas cactus and Easter cactus.

Holiday Cactus Types There are several different types of holiday cactus, including Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus and Easter cactus, which bloom nearest to the holidays for which they are ...

Nothing brings indoor cheer to my household more than a Christmas cactus in bloom. They are easy to cultivate, and I offer details to identify two popular species.