Schlumbergera 'Christmas Cactus' Size:4” Pot For optimal growth

For optimal growth

They prefer to dry out between waterings

or utilize a grow light if your space doesn't provide enough natural lighting

Caring for this plant requires mimicking its natural epiphytic environment: bright

Unlike their traditional cacti relatives

Schlumbergera 'Christmas Cactus' Size:4” Pot For optimal growthThis plant (Schlumbergera bridesii or Schlumbergera truncata), although known as cactus, is really a succulent, having its origins in the tropics. Like the poinsettia, the Christmas cactus needs to follow a pretty strict regimen in the fall in order to bloom at holiday time. In order for the plant to form flower buds for holiday blooms, it needs extended darkness for at least four weeks prior.