This popular, winter-flowering houseplant makes a great addition to nearly any indoor setting. Christmas cactus is not only easy to care for but propagates easily too, making it an exceptional candidate for holiday gift giving.
The Thanksgiving cactus is also commonly called the holiday or crab cactus. It grows best in light shade. Full sunlight is beneficial in midwinter, but bright sun during the summer months can make plants look pale and yellow.
Christmas Cactus Care
Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Watering | Dry to medium |
Soil | Well-drained soil |
Temperature | 68 degrees F |
Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Christmas Cactus Special Feature
In its native area, Christmas Cactus is grown outdoors as an epiphyte or in rock gardens. In cooler climates, this plant can be grown in baskets or pots for brightly-lit window sills. It is sold primarily around the holiday season as a gift or decorative item.
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