During the winter months, your thriving, colorful spring garden can feel miles away. Fortunately, houseplants like the Christmas cactus can make even the dreariest of seasons feel a bit more joyful.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close up of a Christmas cactus with pink blooms on a windowsill. Houseplants might not be top of your agenda this time of year, ...

Repotting a Christmas cactus occasionally ensures your plant remains healthy and flourishing throughout the years. Although this beautiful, resilient flowering succulent can thrive in less-than-ideal ...

Q: The Christmas cactus I inherited from my mom is 3 feet across. It’s quite uneven, short on the back side due to its previous growing conditions up against a window. The clay pot holds cement-like ...

The Christmas cactus — also known as Schlumbergera — is a beauty like no other. Commonly ranging in shades of red, pink, and even orange, this bloom is one you'll want to snap up and add to your home ...

Christmas cactus plants can be propagated using both water and soil methods, each with its own benefits. Propagation is best done when the plants are actively growing new leaves in late spring, ...

Q. I enjoy your column and especially your advice on Christmas cactus plants. I'm planning to repot in February as you recently suggested. Can you tell me what kind of soil to use? Prebagged or mix my ...