How to grow and care for the Christmas cactus, one of the most popular winter plants, so that it can continue to thrive after the holiday season.
During the upcoming holiday season, you might receive a Christmas cactus as a gift. You'll need to take good care of it so it can thrive and keep you company for a long time with its beautiful, colorful flowers, which can brighten up any room.
First, you should know that the Christmas cactus is a plant species native to Brazil, botanically called Schlumbergera and belonging to the Cactaceae family, which typically grows in tropical rainforests. It's a plant that prefers shade and humidity. For this reason, the indoor environment of our homes in winter, with the heating on, becomes an ideal climate for its lush growth.
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1. When does the Christmas cactus bloom?
The Cacraceae can have different flowering periods, but what characterizes the Christmas cactus is the fact that its flowers bloom just as the holiday season approaches, hence the name of this wild plant from Brazil and other parts of Latin America that was imported to Europe as a houseplant.
