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Homes & Gardens
Tenielle Jordison

How to care for a Christmas cactus – 5 pro tips to keep these festive succulents healthy and blooming for longer

Potted pink-flowering Christmas cactus in black and white spotted pot.

Though caring for Christmas cactus is relatively easy, it is picky about how and where it's grown if you want it to stay healthy and flower at the right time. With its pretty tendrils and colorful flower drops, the Christmas cactus is an attractive plant that adds vibrancy and prettiness to a festive display.

Also known as Schlumbergera, the Christmas cactus earned its name because it flowers during the festive season. If you want to make a Christmas cactus bloom at the right time of year, it's important to learn how to care for a Christmas cactus properly to get the most from this attractive succulent. You can also grow Thanksgiving cactus which has a similar appearance with minute differences, and a differing blooming period.

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