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Thanksgiving cactus, Schlumbergera truncata, looks similar to Christmas and Easter cacti, with a few key differences. It ...
Even after the holidays, this winter-flowering houseplant is easy to grow Reviewed by Debra LaGattuta The Christmas cactus ...
According to the Royal Horticultural Society in the U.K., this genus of cactus usually ... As a result, Christmas cacti are great for the winter, compared to other types of cacti which need ...
What better way to welcome the holiday season than with a cactus? There are a few different types of holiday cacti, two of the most popular being Christmas and Thanksgiving. Both cacti flower ...
This is a cactus that does not prefer dry, hot conditions. Humidity is a necessary ingredient. There are three types of holiday cactuses that are often referred to as Christmas cactus. Each one is ...
I’ve had a Christmas Cactus in my house nearly all my life ... the shape of their leaves (which aren’t actually leaves but types of stems called cladodes). The Thanksgiving Cactus ...
There are several different types of holiday cactus, including Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus and Easter cactus, which bloom nearest to the holidays for which they are named. All of these ...
“The three cactus types, Thanksgiving (Schlumbergera truncata), with pointed ‘teeth’ on the stems, Christmas (Schlumbergera x. buckleyi), with rounded tips, and Easter cactus (Hatiora ...
It’s not just its name that makes the Christmas cactus such a beloved choice for holiday decor. This cactus flowers through December each year, adding much-needed color and vibrancy when most ...
With proper care, a Christmas cactus can live for up to a century but even these hardy plants aren’t without their share of pests. Luckily bugs in Christmas cactus are a rarity and generally not ...
I am concerned about getting my Christmas cactus to bloom ... The best time to do extensive pruning to these types of roses is in midsummer, after they finish flowering (and how you would do ...