8 Fascinating Facts About Christmas Cactus

Christmas Cactus is not a cactus, despite its name. The Schlumbergera genus is connected to orchids and tropical plants.

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Christmas Cactus inhabits Brazilian cloud forests. It grows naturally on trees and rocks in shady, humid settings.

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As its name suggests, it blooms during the holidays. This plant blooms late November–December, making it excellent for the holidays.

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Various Holiday Cacti: Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter cacti are available. Their leaf forms and flowering times vary.

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Christmas Cactus grows on other plants or surfaces, unlike desert cactus. It adapts to absorb air moisture in nature.

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The flat, segmented leaves of Christmas Cactus differ from desert cacti. Sometimes confused for leaves, these segments are modified stems.

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Christmas Cactus blooms best in cooler temps. It can blossom more by dropping to 50-60°F (10-15°C) for a few weeks before blooming.

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Christmas Cactus cuttings reproduce well. Let a plant segment callus for a day, then put it in soil. Rooting and plant growth are expected.

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8 Fascinating Facts About Christmas Cactus

Christmas Cactus is not a cactus, despite its name. The Schlumbergera genus is connected to orchids and tropical plants.

Not a True Cactus

Christmas Cactus inhabits Brazilian cloud forests. It grows naturally on trees and rocks in shady, humid settings.

Native Habitat

As its name suggests, it blooms during the holidays. This plant blooms late November–December, making it excellent for the holidays.

Blooming Season

Various Holiday Cacti: Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter cacti are available. Their leaf forms and flowering times vary.

Different Varieties

Christmas Cactus grows on other plants or surfaces, unlike desert cactus. It adapts to absorb air moisture in nature.

Epiphytic Growth

The flat, segmented leaves of Christmas Cactus differ from desert cacti. Sometimes confused for leaves, these segments are modified stems.

Leaf Structure

Christmas Cactus blooms best in cooler temps. It can blossom more by dropping to 50-60°F (10-15°C) for a few weeks before blooming.

Temperature Sensitivity

Christmas Cactus cuttings reproduce well. Let a plant segment callus for a day, then put it in soil. Rooting and plant growth are expected.

Propagation

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