There are a few different variations of the plant, including Thanksgiving cactus and Easter cactus as well. They come in a wide variety of exceptionally vibrant colors like red, pink, white ...

You might be confused and concerned if you notice your Christmas cactus leaves turning purple: a stark contrast to their usual green color. But the color change in your leaves is purely your plant ...

Color Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti also have different flowers. “The Thanksgiving cactus blooms with red, pink, orange, or white flowers,” says Vasylchyshyna.

We've asked plant experts what might cause your Christmas cacti not to flower and what needs to be done to bring it back to life. Why is My Christmas Cactus Not Blooming?

The Christmas cactus is a long-lasting holiday plant with colorful flowers. Despite its name, it actually thrives best in cool temperatures.

Today there are over 300 varieties of Christmas cactus. The Christmas cactus will bloom best in cooler temperatures. These, too, need to be kept in a cool place away from heat sources.

Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter cactus are often grouped into the term “Holiday cactus” category because of the confusion of the different cultivars.

Christmas cactus is a hybrid that was created by crossing two closely related species, Schlumbergera truncata (the Thanksgiving cactus) and Schlumbergera russelliana, which are both native to Brazil.

Got a call a few years ago from a reader and friend about the possibility of getting Christmas cactus or Schlumbergia truncata, to re-bloom, which is an issue in a number of different ways. These ...

If you put a Christmas cactus in a south-facing window, protect it from the intense light with a sheer curtain. (This is how my plant is situated.) — Christmas cacti thrive on humidity.

Follow these simple steps and indoor care tips to give your Christmas cactus houseplant some TLC so it can be just as glorious next holiday season.