We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Recently, a good friend of mine sent me a photo of a gorgeous Christmas cactus he had just bought that was absolutely covered in red blooms.

The Christmas cactus is a type of succulent in the cactus family that is typically grown as a houseplant. It's especially popular during the holidays, when it produces showy blooms. While this plant ...

There's no doubt watching your houseplants grow bigger brings a sense of pride, knowing you've successfully nurtured them and they're growing healthily. However, this can lead to plants eventually ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Known best for its impressive holiday blooms, the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is cherished by growers for its ...

Whoever said that a cactus is the easiest houseplant to keep alive has clearly never killed a cactus. I have. Two cacti, in fact — dead on my sill. It’s not entirely my fault, though. It turns out ...

Plants are a popular gift, and one that can be found blooming at grocery stores and garden centers right now is the Christmas cactus. These succulent plants are attractive, even when they aren’t in ...

Recently, a good friend of mine sent me a photo of a gorgeous Christmas cactus he had just bought that was absolutely covered in red blooms. Like myself, he has lost his share of holiday cactuses for ...