Thanksgiving cactus falls within the genus Schlumbergera, along with other holiday-themed plants like Christmas and Easter iterations. These low-maintenance plants are known for their flat, segmented ...

A Thanksgiving cactus needs darkness, cool nights, and limited watering for six weeks before the holiday to bloom on time. Because it’s a rainforest plant, steady moisture, good drainage, and partial ...

Even if you haven't been blessed with a green thumb, this easy-to-grow plant shouldn't give you too much trouble. Much like a Christmas cactus or an Easter cactus, with the right care, Thanksgiving ...

Gardeners, we've finally received much-needed rainfall over the past several days. While some areas of Southeast Texas received generous amounts, more is needed to alleviate the deficit. We continue ...

Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti are in the plant genus Schlumbergera and are native to tropical rainforests. Schlumbergera ...

What better way to welcome the holiday season than with a cactus? There are a few different types of holiday cacti, two of the most popular being Christmas and Thanksgiving. Both cacti flower during ...

Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus or Easter Cactus? Which is which? There are subtle differences in the margins of the leaves. One feature that stands out with Easter Cactus is their flowers represent ...

Q.: Last Christmas, the florist delivered a beautiful Christmas cactus in full bloom. The buds and blooms dried up and fell off. Since then, it puts out buds that grow to maybe one-half inch and then ...

The Christmas cactus prefers a little humidity — unlike other cacti and succulents —as well as bright, indirect sunlight.

Do you love houseplants that are easy to take care of? If so, you might have a succulent in your house that’s called either a Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus. These two types of cacti are beautiful ...