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Do you own a holiday or Christmas cactus? We have the history and best practices for keeping one of these family favorites blooming its best.

Three very similar plants that are grown and sold for holiday décor and gifting are the “Thanksgiving cactus”, “Easter cactus”, and "Christmas cactus". These are more generically sold with the name “holiday cactus” and can be easily confused with one another. Learn how to tell the difference between a Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, and Easter Cactus by clicking on this pin or saving it for later.

Tips for Growing Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter Cactus 🌿 Full guide in the first comment 👀

Learn how often to water Christmas cactus, and how much water to give your plants. This works for Thanksgiving cactus as well!

What are the causes of root rot in a Christmas cactus?

Thanksgiving cactus plants are easy to propagate from cuttings. Turn one plant into many! Root leaf cuttings in water, soil, or propagate by division.

To coax this captivating cactus into its glorious bloom, you'll need a combination of suitable light, temperature, watering, and fertilization, as well as a dash of patience.

Sharing is caring! Pinterest Facebook Email There are three varieties of holiday cactus; the Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata), the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii), and the Easter cactus (Rhipsalidopsis gaetneri). These three plants all look alike, and they require similar care, but there are differences that you should note. Let’s take a more in depth look […]

How to care for your Christmas Cactus plant. Sunlight, watering and temperature guide for caring for Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter cactus plants.