And many of these plants which I like to call "holiday cacti," are passed down from one generation to the next as family heirlooms because they are plants which live a long time, some up to 100 years!

The Easter cactus is a bit different since it is not a tropical plant and it requires a dry period. That’s the story on not one but three holiday cactus. Seeing them bloom brings back many ...

That is not the case with the Christmas cactus because it makes a very good housepla… Poinsettias might be the number one plant at Christmas time, but most people toss them once the holidays are ...

While plants are actively growing, use a blooming houseplant-type fertilizer and follow the label directions for how much and how often to feed. While the Christmas cactus can adapt to low light, more ...

Care tips during the winter and beyond. So here is how you can get them to bloom. After the blooms have fallen, a Christmas cactus needs to have a period of rest and should be kept in medium light ...