stem cuttings twisted off holiday cactus plant
This spring is a long, wet spring, the kind that prevents you from getting out in the garden. Frustrated? Take heart, we can still garden indoors. Now is a great time to taking cuttings of your holiday cactus. It should be done blooming now and cuttings are a great way to make many more plants to give away as gifts. Continue reading
Thanksgiving cactus with yellow anthers and sharp leaf edges
A popular blooming holiday plant is the “Holiday Cactus” which is an umbrella term to include the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) and the Thanksgiving cactus (S. truncata). These are not cacti at all but epiphytes from the Brazilian rainforest. In their native environment, they grow among tree branches, in the humid, shady jungles. Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas cactus, Holiday cactus, houseplant, plant propagation, stem cuttings, Thanksgiving cactus
Thanksgiving cactus with yellow anthers and sharp leaf edges
A popular blooming holiday plant is the “Holiday Cactus” which is an umbrella term to include the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) and the Thanksgiving cactus (S. truncata). These are not cacti at all but epiphytes from the Brazilian rainforest. In their native environment, they grow among tree branches, in the humid, shady jungles. Continue reading
Posted in houseplants, propagation
Tagged Christmas cactus, Holiday cactus, houseplant, plant propagation, stem cuttings, Thanksgiving cactus
