Give Christmas cactus lots of indirect light year-round, and don't allow the soil to dry out too much once flower buds form.

However, even low-maintenance plants like this occasionally need a little extra attention. One of the most important steps in caring for your Christmas cactus is knowing when it's time to repot.

These plants also tend to flower better when they’re a little rootbound, so only repot them every few years. What causes a Christmas cactus to start blooming? Christmas cactus buds start forming ...

Not too hot, not too cold, not too wet, not too dry — this week's Master Gardener advice addresses plants that need things ...

Use peat-free compost and a pot with good drainage to house your plant, and it can help to add a soil fertiliser if it's really struggling. You might want to repot your Christmas cactus if you think ...

Soil: Commercial palm and cactus ... to prevent the plant from putting out new growth during the frost season. Commercial citrus fertilizers will keep the tree healthy, but a little extra iron applied ...

Christmas cactuses are not like other plants, especially in their water levels. Here's how to care for your favorite holiday ...