In conversation with Tony O'Neill, from Simplify Gardening, he says the best time to fertilize a Christmas cactus is during its growing season — which is often between April to September.

How to Fertilize Christmas Cactus. Christmas cactuses are relatively light feeders, so they usually do well with liquid organic fertilizers, ...

The prickly pear cactus is a hardy plant that survives in dry conditions, making it an excellent option for both beginner and experienced gardeners ...

Wait a bit before fertilizing 'Thanksgiving cactus' By Tracey Fitzgibbon / For the Journal; Nov 16, 2024 Nov 16, 2024 Updated Jun 17, 2025; 3 min to read. Facebook; Twitter; WhatsApp; SMS; ...

On my way home from teaching a wild edible class this week, I noticed an unusual plantin full bloom. I have been a fan of this plant since I lived in Florida. Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus or Opuntia ...

Christmas cactus is a succulent plant and can store a reasonable quantity of water in the leaves. However, it is not completely drought tolerant. Water well when the top half of the growing mix ...

Don’t fertilize until the blooms have fully emerged. If possible, give your Christmas cactus 10 hours of light per day and 14 hours of total darkness to promote flower growth.

Question. I purchased a Christmas cactus with blooms and buds that fell off after a few days in my home. What can I do to make them last longer? Answer. Purchase your Christmas cactus now for the c… ...

The Christmas cactus can be confused with the Thanksgiving cactus. This is because each flower around the same time of year and they look very similar, says Nastya Vasylchyshyna, a resident botany ...

Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing Christmas cactus at the right time and in the right way is key for ...