If the buds are falling off your Christmas cactus, the most common reason is because you would have brought it on from a regulated temperature into a cold area. Say you've bought the plant and you ...

Q : Attached are photos of my two Christmas cactus plants (see reader's photo). It is February, and they are in full bloom. What is the secret in getting them to bloom for Christmas? Thank you.

Remember, using the right soil mix is like giving your cactus a comfortable home, allowing it to thrive and produce those beautiful flowers that brighten up your space! Temperature and humidity ...