Zygocactus 'Christmas Cactus'

Details

The Zygocactus Christmas Cactus is a stunning holiday bloomer featuring vibrant tubular flowers in pink, red, white, or purple that cascade from arching stems with unique claw-shaped leaf segments. This easy-care succulent thrives in bright indirect light and rewards you with spectacular blooms during the holiday season - perfect for adding festive color year after year!

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Schlumbergera truncata
Common Names: Thanksgiving Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Crab Cactus
Plant Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Native to Brazilian rainforests
Special Feature: Vibrant tubular flowers bloom during holiday season
Leaf Shape: Curved pointed teeth or claws along stem segment edges
Bloom Colors: Pink, red, white, purple (sold as assortment based on availability)
Long-Lived: Can bloom for decades with proper care

Care Instructions

💧 Water: When top inch of soil is dry (every 7-10 days)
☀️ Light: Bright indirect light (avoid direct sun)
🌡️ Temperature: 60-70°F (cooler nights 50-55°F trigger blooming)
💨 Humidity: Moderate humidity (40-50%)
🌱 Fertilizer: Feed monthly during growing season, stop in fall
🌸 Bloom Trigger: Cooler nights and shorter days encourage flowering

Perfect Placement

Bright windows (east or north-facing), living rooms, dining tables, holiday displays, or hanging baskets to showcase cascading blooms.

Why You'll Love It

Unlike desert cacti, the Christmas Cactus is a rainforest succulent that's easy to care for and long-lived - many are passed down through generations, blooming reliably for decades. It's a living heirloom that brings festive joy every year.

💡 Pro Tip: To encourage blooming, give your Christmas Cactus cooler nights (50-55°F) and 12-14 hours of darkness starting in October. Avoid moving it once buds form to prevent bud drop!

*Colors sold as assortments based on current availability*