full bloom around the holidays. Any blooming houseplant fertilizer will do. Christmas cacti like any well-draining potting soil. A cactus mix is fine, but it’s not entirely necessary.

Here are 4 reasons why your Christmas cactus may not bloom. Although they are low-maintenance ... this species will suffer if ...

Dear Neil: I realize it’s now spring, but I want to make a difference next Christmas. I have a very healthy Christmas cactus in my kitchen ... plants to bloom normally. They pull shade fabric ...

A: 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 ...

Q: I realize it’s now spring, but I want to make a difference next Christmas. I have a very healthy Christmas cactus in my kitchen ... photoperiodic plants to bloom normally.