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 truncataCommon Names: Thanksgiving Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Crab CactusPlant Family: CactaceaeOrigin: Native to Brazilian rainforestsSpecial Feature: Vibrant tubular flowers bloom during holiday seasonLeaf Shape: Curved pointed teeth or claws along stem segment edgesBloom 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: 60-70F (cooler nights 50-55F 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 (50-55F) 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*
