Houseplants might not be top of your agenda this time of year, but there's more to festive foliage than holly, mistletoe, and poinsettias. The Christmas cactus is one of the best ways to introduce a burst of color to your space this season thanks to its bright pink, red, orange, and white blooms and, unlike other plants, this plant should be thriving this time of year - so much so that you might be wondering if it needs repotting.
If you're an experienced green thumb, you'll know that cacti and succulents need repotting less frequently than most faster growing greenery, making them one of the best houseplant for beginners thanks to them being so low maintenance. That being said, it doesn't mean they don't need repotting at all. If you're Christmas cactus looks as though it's outgrowing its container, it might appreciate being repotted, although you might want to hold off the task for a while longer. Here's what experts have to say on when and how to transfer your Christmas cactus into a larger pot.
