The differences between the two cacti are subtle, but understanding them is key to their growth. Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti look alike but differ in leaf shape and bloom time—Thanksgiving cacti ...

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...

Christmas cactus is one of the easiest houseplants to care for, producing gorgeous blooms. Despite its seasonal name, Christmas cactus thrives year-round with the right care. But when those glossy ...

Q: Just wanted you to know last year’s double and triple blooms from my Christmas cactus wasn’t a one-time thing. The cactus, which started blooming at Thanksgiving, is in full bloom with some double ...

Christmas cacti may drop their leaves when they're stressed by their environment. Overwatering is the most common cause of leaf drop in these plants. Underwatering, too much sun, extreme temperatures, ...

A Christmas cactus drops leaves when it's overwatered or underwatered. Keep soil slightly damp with good drainage, and water only when the top inch or two dries. Pests can also cause leaf drop, so ...

The spiky, iconic Canadian maple leaf. A large, lush Florida palm leaf. Thin aspen leaves rustling in the crisp Colorado air. You can probably recall many different leaf shapes from many different ...