Joyful and full of life, the ever-so-cheerful Christmas cactus — Schlumbergera — is a houseplant many adore. Its bright blooms and ravishing hues can elevate a space in one glance and create ...

However, Easter cactus is from a different genus. If you look closely, you can tell it apart from the other holiday cacti.

Q : Attached are photos of my two Christmas cactus plants (see reader's photo).

There are two types of cacti – desert types and forest types. Desert cacti are very hardy and thrive in full sun, low water, and good drainage. Christmas (and Easter) cacti are forest cacti and are ...

A: Christmas cactus likes to be repotted every three to four years. They prefer very well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. You can start with regular, good-quality potting soil.

Janet B. Carson, a freelance writer, retired in 2018 from her 38-year career at the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension. She was a horticulture specialist and coordinator of the Arkansas ...