Christmas Cactus is another very popular holiday plant, and it can be kept year after year. Through the blooming cycle, it is best kept in bright natural light. Water thoroughly when the surface of the soil is dry to the touch. Allowing the soil to become too dry or keeping the soil too wet can cause flower buds to drop. Cool household temperatures will prolong the flower time.
Cyclamen are colorful, easy to grow flowering plants for the winter season.
They prefer the cool temperatures of our winter homes. Their butterfly shaped flowers come in a wide variety of colors as well as the traditional red and white. Keep the soil slightly moist but not soggy. Good air circulation is important, but avoid drafts. Ornamental Peppers are an interesting plant and are related to their outdoor summer brothers.