There's one houseplant everyone's obsessed with at this time of year: the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera). This beautiful plant shines through the festive season with long tendrils topped with bright flowers. They also happen to be one of the most demanding houseplants, with highly particular needs around water, soil, and light.
When it comes to caring for a Christmas cactus, soil is often overlooked. But, the truth is, without the right growing medium, you're unlikely to get a Christmas cactus to bloom for very long at all. In fact, getting the soil mix wrong can even kill off your Christmas cactus.
