Key Points Prune Christmas cactus after it blooms but before new growth starts.Use fingers or sterilized shears to prune up ...

Pruning will keep this plant alive well past Christmas. Prune a Christmas cactus after it has finished blooming to help it grow new segments and prepare for the next bloom. Use clean, sharp pruners to ...

Q:I have a pink-flowered orchid cactus about 5 years old and 4 feet long. It is so beautiful when in bloom. Is it possible to divide the plant in half, as it is quite crowded in the container? Also a ...

Christmas cactuses are easy-going, tropical plants that grow well in most homes and rarely need pruning. But if your plant is overgrown or you want to create new cactus plants from stem cuttings, it ...

Christmas cacti, known for their beauty and longevity as houseplants, require expert care to guarantee they flower. These holiday plants thrive when placed in brightly lit areas without direct ...

But since a Christmas cactus can live to the ripe old age of 100 years—or more!—it can certainly benefit from regular ...

Perhaps more than any other time of year, in January, Cooperative Extension Service agents receive all sorts of questions about houseplants. This week I’ve selected a few archived columns with tips ...

It is that time of year when Christmas cacti are blooming back into popularity as a holiday gift, but one garden expert has warmed this plant will not bloom unless gardeners know how to properly prune ...