Description
This popular, winter-flowering houseplant makes a great addition to nearly any indoor setting. Christmas cactus is not only easy to care for but propagates easily too, making it an exceptional candidate for holiday gift giving.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Christmas Cactus, Schlumbergera (Any Color)- Succulent Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
The Thanksgiving cactus is also commonly called the holiday or crab cactus. It grows best in light shade. Full sunlight is beneficial in midwinter, but bright sun during the summer months can make plants look pale and yellow.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 13 inch (33 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 6 inch (15.2 cm) |
| Common Name | Chrismas Cactus, Schlumbergeras, Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, Crab cactus, Holiday cactus, False Christmas cactus, Yoke Cacti, Easter Cactus |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 0.75 to 1 feet |
| Flower Colour | Purple - Pink |
| Bloom Time | Mid-November and January |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Christmas Cactus care
The Christmas cactus is easily propagated by cutting a short Y-shaped segment from the stem tips. Make certain, however, that the cutting is taken from healthy plant foliage only. Plant the segment approximately a quarter of its length deep in the slightly sandy soil. Moisten evenly and place the cutting in a well-lit area, staying away from any direct sunlight.
To root cuttings for new plants, cut back shoots from the tips, cut at the second joint of each tip. The cutting should show signs of growth within a few weeks, at which time the plant can be transferred to another container, if desired, with a looser potting soil mix of compost, loam, and sand.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Dry to medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 68 degrees F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Christmas Cactus special feature
In its native area, Schlumbergera truncata is grown outdoors as an epiphyte or in rock gardens. In cooler climates, this plant can be grown in baskets or pots for brightly-lit window sills. It is sold primarily around the holiday season as a gift or decorative item.
Christmas Cactus uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose