The Christmas Cactus, which is also known as the Schlumbergera truncate, is a holiday plant often handed as a gift to others. It has bright pink and red flowers, which makes it a popular plant in America. It is grown in the USDA hardiness zones 10 to 12 and can often be confused for the …
Christmas Cactus
Getting a cactus home is a great place to start when it comes to indoor plants as these succulents require very, I repeat very, little care. Regardless of whether you are new to indoor plants or a cactus aficionado, they make a perfect addition to your house, especially the cute ones! They come in varied …
I will cover everything you need about Christmas cactus care in this article. The Christmas cactus goes by the botanical name Schlumberga x buckleyi and is a hybrid between Schlumbergera truncata and Schlumbergera russelliana. According to Missouri Botanical Garden it is a perennial cactus with flat stems that blooms in winter. It is frost-intolerant. The plant originates from …