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The Christmas cactus requires a balance of light and darkness to bloom. During its growing season (spring and summer), it enjoys bright but indirect sunlight.

Christmas cactus Did you receive a Christmas cactus for the holidays and don’t know how to care for it? Well, it is actually quite easy. Place in a cool location, out of drafts, away from ...

Gardening: Make your home decor merry and bright by adding some holiday flowers As houseplants, the soil for these plants should be kept evenly moist and should be allowed to dry out between ...

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Editor's Note: This story was initially published on Dec. 20, 2020. Under the right conditions, Christmas cacti are the holiday plants that keep blooming, and not just for years. These tropical ...

Christmas cactus is a hybrid that was created by crossing two closely related species, Schlumbergera truncata (the Thanksgiving cactus) and Schlumbergera russelliana, which are both native to Brazil.

Lucy tells us that with continued upkeep, a Christmas cactus will "also continue to bloom year after year if you put it in a cool, dark spot for long nights (a good 14 hours) from fall.

This bright orange Christmas cactus live plant from Amazon is the perfect touch of beauty to add to your space. This flower is colorful, bright and long-lasting, making it ideal for your home ...

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Another camellia for Christmas is C. sasanqua ‘Yuletide’ with single 2 ½-inch flowers with deep red petals and a clutch of sunny, bright yellow stamens in their centers.