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With its exotic flowers that last for months, the Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is a holiday favorite that looks great in homes year-round. The plants are easy to grow, and Thanksgiving ...

With any luck, your Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera spp.) is covered with colorful flowers during the holidays. Once those flowers fade, the plant enters a rest period, followed by a new growth cycle.

Keep this holiday houseplant blooming for years to come with proper care. Christmas cactus is a tropical plant that thrives in bright, indirect light, moderate humidity, and well-draining soil.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The schlumbergera, also known as a Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter ...

Nothing extends a holiday welcome like a cheery Christmas Cactus. With its dark green toothy leaves and bright pendulous blooms, the Christmas Cactus is a favorite Yuletide plant. The original plant, ...

Growing cactus at home is easier than most people think, but it still needs the right balance of light, watering, and soil ...

Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus or Easter cactus? Which is which? There are subtle differences in the margins of the leaves. One feature that stands out with Easter cactus is their flowers represent ...

I have a habit of buying cool-looking plants before understanding their care. Recently, I picked up a Christmas cactus. I would appreciate some guidance from someone with experience on how to grow it ...

John Trager, curator of the desert collections at the Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino, offers these five tips for growing cactus and succulents in containers: 1. Plant in a well-drained mix ...