Christmas cactus

Christmas cactus

Schlumbergera truncata

Also known as: Thanksgiving cactus · Family: Cactaceae

About this plant

Segmented leaves and winter blooms. Unlike desert cacti, it likes consistent moisture.

Schedule

water
every 10–14 days
fertilizer
every 45 days
repotting
every 3 years
Light
Bright
Humidity
Medium
Temperature
10–27°C

Sources

Every care recommendation cites its source — RHS, Missouri Botanical Garden, IFAS, NC State — instead of being written from memory.