The Christmas Cactus, also known as Schlumbergera x buckleyi, is certainly a beautiful touch to the home. Aside from its joyful name, its beautiful color and leafy green foliage is what makes it a show-stopper. And though Christmas cactus care is quite easy, this plant can be quite particular about where it's grown. As it says in its name, this plant blooms during the holiday season, and can be found in an array of colors from shades of pink, red, and even white.
Native to southeastern Brazil, the Christmas cactus can thrive well in cool temperatures and loves to be kept away from any direct source of heat. Plant expert Tony O'Neill from Simplify Gardening, tells us this dynamic plant, "is a popular winter-flowering houseplant known for its bright, tubular flowers that typically bloom around the holiday season. Unlike desert cacti, Christmas cacti are tropical, meaning they thrive in more humid environments with indirect light. They are also known for their segmented, flat green leaves and long-lasting blooms."
