Christmas Cactus
The Christmas cactus is a spectacular plant that gets its name from its tendancy to bloom in the short days leading up to Christmas in the northern hemisphere. Learn everything you need to know about Christmas cactus care, including how to keep it growing so it can bloom again next holiday season.
Christmas Cactus
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Flower Wilt On Christmas Cactus: Fixing Wilting Christmas Cactus Blooms
Christmas cactus is a long-lived plant with bright blooms that appear around the winter holidays. Although the plant is relatively low-maintenance, dropping or wilting Christmas cactus blooms may occur. Find out what to do in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Repotting Christmas Cactus: How And When To Repot Christmas Cactus Plants
Christmas cactus is a prolific grower that eventually needs to be repotted. While this is not too complicated, the key is knowing when and how to repot a Christmas cactus. This article will help with that.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Trimming Christmas Cactus Plants: Steps On How To Prune A Christmas Cactus
It is not uncommon for a Christmas cactus to eventually grow to a monstrous size. If you wonder whether pruning a Christmas cactus is possible, the answer is yes, and this article will help.
By Heather Rhoades
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Christmas Cactus Cat Safety - Is Christmas Cactus Bad For Cats
Does your cat think the dangling stem of a Christmas cactus makes an excellent toy? Does he/she treat the plant like a buffet or a litter box? Read this article to find out how to handle cats and Christmas cactus and take the worry out of both.
By Jackie Carroll
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Growing Christmas Cactus Outdoors: Can Christmas Cactus Be Outside
Can I plant my Christmas cactus outside, you ask? Growing Christmas cactus outdoors is possible only in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 and above. This article has more information on Christmas cactus care outdoors. Click here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Yellow Christmas Cactus Leaves: Why Do Christmas Cactus Leaves Turn Yellow
It isn't uncommon to notice a Christmas cactus with yellow leaves. Why do Christmas cactus leaves turn yellow? There are several possible reasons for yellow Christmas cactus leaves. Learn more about it in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Woody Christmas Cactus: Fixing A Christmas Cactus With Woody Stems
If a stem of your mature Christmas cactus is getting woody, it doesn?t mean that anything is amiss. That means that there is no reason to try fixing a Christmas cactus with woody stems. Click here for more information about woody Christmas cactus.
By Teo Spengler
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Leaves Dropping From Christmas Cactus: Fixing Leaf Drop On Christmas Cactus
It isn't always easy to determine what causes leaves dropping from Christmas cactus, but there are a number of possibilities. So why do Christmas cacti drop their leaves, you ask? Read the article that follows to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer