Holiday Cactus

Spring weather can be fickle, but you can count on an Easter cactus to bring color to your world! Learn how to grow and care for them here. Easter cacti bloom in early spring with candy-colored, star-shaped flowers. As far as houseplants go, they are truly a show stopper! These tropical bloomers hail from Brazilian…

I am so honored and excited to bring you this stunning Christmas Cactus flower inspiration, collected over the decades by a fellow plant lover! Krista Guinn is an avid holiday cactus grower who lives in Montana. She has graciously allowed me to feature her stunning collection of over 75 holiday cactus plants. Just wait until…

Learn how to repot a Christmas cactus here (luckily, it’s easy!).  With gorgeous green clades and bright flower buds, Christmas cacti are irresistible tropical plants that can thrive indoors. Though easy to grow, sometimes you must discard old soil or give your Christmas cactus plants room to stretch their roots in a bigger pot. Damp…

If you’ve owned a holiday cactus for any time, you’ve probably wondered, “How often should I water a Christmas cactus?” The answer lies in the specific growing conditions in which your plant is living and the quality of potting soil you’ve given it! Correct watering for a Christmas cactus will keep your plant lush and…

Learn all about the best fertilizer for Christmas cactus here! Christmas cacti are gorgeous indoor plants that offer brightly colored flowers during the holiday season. Feeding your potted holiday cactus with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer months is crucial to getting those gorgeous neon colored blooms in the fall! Your plant will…

Christmas cacti bloom with neon flower buds in mid-December, bringing colorful flowers to the holiday season. Though they are considered somewhat easy to grow, several common Christmas cactus problems can sneak up on your plant! These problems can pop up when the plant has received less than ideal care. Rot, fungus gnats, purple leaves, droopy…

Learn how to easily propagate Christmas cactus in soil or water here! Christmas cacti make a splash in December with their tropical blooms and vibrant green stems. With gorgeous flowers in shades of pink, white, orange and red, they are the best-dressed plant at holiday parties!  A true Christmas cactus is quite rare and can…

This guide to overwatered Christmas cactus care will help you rescue your plant from soggy soil and rotting roots! Christmas cacti are festive holiday plants that bloom in vibrant flowers right around Christmas time.  These gorgeous cacti are fairly easy to care for, but it can be easy to give them too much hydration! When…

We’ve made Christmas cactus care easy by sharing all the important details of caring for your plant. Festive and cheerful, holiday cactus overflow with colorful flower buds just in time for the holiday season.   The ever popular Christmas cactus are fairly easy to grow and widely adored for their exotic, bright flowers. Though they…

The colorful blooms of the Thanksgiving Cactus can be hard to resist during the holiday season. Thanksgiving cacti, also known as Schlumbergera truncata, are a tropical plant that hail from South American jungles. The flower buds of this bright beauty come in a variety of pinks, creams, oranges and reds. As the name implies, this…

Learn all about the best soil for Christmas cactus and how to make your own soil mix right here! A Christmas cacti brings colorful bright flower blooms during the holiday season.   When well cared for, these holiday cacti are wonderful indoor plants that produce dozens of flower buds in mid winter.   This post…

Let’s discuss the difference between Christmas cactus vs Thanksgiving cactus so you’ll be able to identify which holiday bloomer is showing up at your party! The bright blooming flower buds of holiday cactus add festive cheer during the holiday season. While these two plants are similar, you may be wondering just what kind of cactus…