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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Seraphina Di Mizzurati

5 Christmas cactus pests – and how to treat them

Flowering cactus Schlumbergera or Christmas Cactus.

Christmas cacti, also known as schlumbergera, are one of the most popular houseplants at this time of year - and for good reason. 

As houseplants, they require a little maintenance, but if you know how often and when you should water them they can be trained to bloom annually at a specific time, providing many joyful holiday seasons.

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