Description

A Christmas cactus, or Schlumbergera, is a common houseplant that bears colorful flowers in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
The cactus-like plant is endemic to the coastal mountains of Brazil and grows in tropical climates. The plant s flat, segmented stems grow cascadingly and feature scalloped edges. Its terminal blooms can be a variety of colors, including red, pink, white, and yellow. Typically kept as houseplants, Christmas cacti demand indirect sunlight, average moisture, and well-drained soil. Given the right conditions, they can live for decades and even reach considerable size.