A Festive Treat

This houseplant is the gift that keeps on giving

A PLANT WITH MANY NAMES Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter cactuses may all be known as holiday cactus. The three are very similar, but they flower at various times and have different stem segment spikiness. Holiday Cactus Schlumbergera truncata With long, flat, flashy stems and showstopping flowers in shades of pink, purple, white and red, this cactus is a long-lasting houseplant that can blossom long after the holidays are over. Just keep it in a consistently warm spot (70 to 80 degrees) during the bloom season. Light needs: Bright, indirect. Size: 6 to 12 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. Grown for: Showy blooms. Water needs: Water when top few inches of soil begins to dry. Growing tip: Minimize changes in environment to avoid bud and flower drop.…

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Birds & Blooms (Digital) - 1 Issue, December/January 2025

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