<![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens UK in Christmas-cactus ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/christmas-cactus Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:10:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ What Your Christmas Cactus Really Needs in April – The 5-Minute Spring Reset to Ensure It Survives Until Christmas ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-do-with-a-christmas-cactus-in-april mk2wdfGLSKyrciLwYYPmSi Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What Your Christmas Cactus Actually Needs in March – The ‘Wake Up’ Tips for Twice as Many Flowers Next Season ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-do-with-a-christmas-cactus-in-march hJxU2yVQ5SLaHYL8eUovwn Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:00:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:03:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ What Your Christmas Cactus Actually Needs in February for a Massive Flower Growth Spurt in Spring ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-christmas-cactus-needs-in-february W9kZZYzyJ9NBpevw9Dv4W4 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What Your Christmas Cactus Actually Needs in January for a Second Round of Blooms ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-christmas-cactus-needs-in-january vtwmNkxSwjPerYnDHpWP5D Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:22:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can’t Get Your Christmas Cactus to Flower? This Simple DIY Potting Mix Recipe Holds the Secret Ingredient to Long-Lasting Blooms ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-make-your-own-christmas-cactus-potting-mix 6TJFohtmjihoAvfovuQeRX Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘If Your Christmas Cactus Has Aerial Roots, Act Now’ Warns a Plant Expert – It’s an Early Sign Your Houseplant is Struggling ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-do-if-your-christmas-cactus-has-aerial-roots 5rsMSDEJmUESYAavs8vuY5 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Houseplant Experts Reveal 5 Christmas Cactus Mistakes That Will Stop it from Blooming – and How to Fix Them ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/christmas-cactus-mistakes-and-how-to-fix-them hpJRnBmS9Sqk7Nv2Hw88SE Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Christmas Cactus Won’t Bloom on Its Own – Do This Before the End of the Month to Get Vibrant Flowers in Time for the Holidays ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-make-a-christmas-cactus-bloom 7V5E24Z3XY8eJswtMvetqD Wed, 26 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:31:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Multiply Your Christmas Cactus – For Free Plants and Cascades of Color All Holiday Season ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-propagate-a-christmas-cactus-2025 ZRuiGzwRxjJwRj9nzvEjC7 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Using Coffee Grounds as a Fertilizer Could Be the Key to Bigger, Brighter Christmas Cactus Blooms Next Year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-use-coffee-grounds-to-fertilize-a-christmas-cactus NKEouKmoSryRbnonGhvh6e Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:30:00 +0000 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:01:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ How To Water A Christmas Cactus So It Bursts With Blooms This Holiday Season ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-should-you-water-a-christmas-cactus HviEfwdQLs43iRE8pUu2UM Sat, 22 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:56:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Christmas cactus vs prickly pear – here's how to tell them apart ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/christmas-cactus-vs-prickly-pear 7ATfsTbGj3ZQKPMoyYbrwn Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Christmas cactus alternatives – 6 festive and more unusual plants to brighten your home during the holidays ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/christmas-cactus-alternatives jzKihsHnXwsBvLcqTepo8B Mon, 02 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 14:11:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've just discovered a festive plant hack – a Christmas cactus alternative that doesn't need watering, and even works in wreaths ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/waxed-amaryllis-bulbs gKoGyjHcCotrg8ZBGk6j5e Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:00:10 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:11:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Houseplants that like being pot-bound – 8 indoor plants that don't need repotting too often ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/houseplants-that-like-being-root-bound 7U76HQircnpz8rfQYBt5oL Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:00:30 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best fast-growing succulents – 5 varieties that will quickly double in size ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-fast-growing-succulents 6E9HNFXuBLbVdJnBkKEsCQ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:00:04 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:11:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Designers reveal America's favorite winter-blooming flowers ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/americas-favorite-winter-blooming-flowers ox4Kbsi5MDY2eGywDmmSqm Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:00:15 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:46:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I grow a Christmas cactus outdoors? The experts share their advice ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/can-i-grow-a-christmas-cactus-outdoors YN2yJphR8cKihxLG6Nt7UA Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:00:03 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Christmas cactus pests – and how to treat them ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/christmas-cactus-pests YZ7WGKSYjoq9x7W2WKxD3U Sat, 16 Dec 2023 13:00:16 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:12:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should I keep my Christmas cactus in the dark? Experts explain why it can benefit these beauties ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/should-i-keep-my-christmas-cactus-in-the-dark Gg4qfnyUSL9qvNLE5p5dB Mon, 11 Dec 2023 06:01:49 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:49:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why are the buds falling off my Christmas cactus? 3 reasons for this common problem revealed ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-are-the-buds-falling-off-my-christmas-cactus tHBLsiq8wdFVr4chsauXAQ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:00:31 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:46:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Will a Christmas cactus root in water? A step-by-step guide to success ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/will-a-christmas-cactus-root-in-water 5tkCy2pMHQuaxCpKSToDG6 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 08:01:17 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:11:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to prune a Christmas cactus – plus expert tips on when to do it to encourage returning blooms ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-prune-a-christmas-cactus MUgCFXnpMrpxhfgPcAiu3Q Mon, 12 Dec 2022 18:02:26 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:15:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ How often should I water my Christmas cactus? This is the watering schedule your holiday plant needs, plus when to spot the signs it's had too much ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-often-should-i-water-my-christmas-cactus Uuh2SKWwLjhPY4dQdpUXT6 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:00:14 +0000 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:38:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are Christmas cactus poisonous to cats and dogs? ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/are-christmas-cactus-poisonous-to-cats-and-dogs pmHgEE3X2Dy5Jy8Gm3ZJwR Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:05:49 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:11:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why is my Christmas cactus not blooming? Experts suggest the likely cause – and a speedy solution ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-is-my-christmas-cactus-not-blooming 5oTfKpMD5o9A4UkTD5oPVP Sun, 20 Nov 2022 07:00:25 +0000 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:54:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do you have a Thanksgiving cactus or a Christmas cactus? Discover how to tell them apart ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/thanksgiving-cactus-vs-christmas-cactus rKGvuJDvPFyRQ3HEyq63LL Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:51:46 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:11:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to care for a Christmas cactus – 5 pro tips to keep these festive succulents healthy and blooming for longer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/how-to-grow-a-christmas-cactus wJyTjgR9MR5apg7Xm7gx3j Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:55:05 +0000 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:11:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best Christmas plants and flowers – 13 buys for home or gifts ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/christmas-plants bSsydCqAUdhHQ27nyEYkbN Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:45:45 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best winter houseplants – 21 plants to grow indoors in winter ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/best-winter-house-plants ykJTL5ZWgR5YoQYq7mrec4 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:04:37 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to repot a Christmas cactus – simple tips from the experts, including when to do it ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/how-to-repot-a-Christmas-cactus yZMpbV5G9qxPvhuQQjDiwM Sun, 28 Nov 2021 09:00:54 +0000 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:45:25 +0000