How to Care for a Christmas Cactus

A beautiful holiday plant (botanically known as Schlumbergera or Zygocactus), the Christmas Cactus unsurprisingly blooms at Christmas and also sometimes around Easter time if cared for properly. A month prior to Christmas you will be able to watch the tips of the leaves beginning to grow. The tips grow darker as each day passes, until a bud forms. At Christmas time, as if by magic, the buds open to a beautiful flower that will add color and warmth to any holiday season.

Choosing Your Spot, Soil, and Set-Up

Watering Your Christmas Cactus

Getting a Timely Bloom

Caring for Your Cactus Post-Bloom