Story by Kandice Vincent • 3mo. T he Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is a species of cactus that's been named for its vibrant flowers, which bloom during the winter holidays.

A stock image of a Christmas cactus Getty Images. He said: "It's really simple and easy to propagate the Christmas cactus. Take a stem from the plant - take one that's three nodes in length.

The Christmas cactus can be confused with the Thanksgiving cactus. This is because each flower around the same time of year and they look very similar, says Nastya Vasylchyshyna, a resident botany ...

How Long Does a Christmas Cactus Live? Experts Say This Bountiful Beauty Can Last Up to 30 Years — or More! Faiza Saqib. Thu, December 26, 2024 at 11:49 AM UTC. 4 min read.

Q. I would like to know, how do you get Christmas cactus to bloom? – O.S., Floyds Knobs, Indiana A. A little extra care will help bring your Christmas cactus back to full bloom next year. Although a ...