By Alexa Erickson
A favorite holiday plant, Christmas cactus is named for its timely bloom around the holidays. The succulent, a plant in the Schlumbergera family, features branching stems of glossy green, with flat, broad, tooth-edged sections. Meanwhile, the tips of the plant present long flowers when in bloom, usually in red or pink. Widely cultivated as houseplants, Christmas cacti require specific care to encourage blooming.
Here’s what you need to know about caring for Christmas cactus, from picking a healthy cactus to getting it to rebloom.
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