Christmas Cactus

Name: Christmas Cactus
Brand: MyGreenScape
Price: 12.0 CAD
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Christmas Cactus

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Brighten Your Holidays (and Beyond!) with the Classic Christmas Cactus – A Festive Bloom of Joy!

Bring the magic of the holidays home with the enchanting **Christmas Cactus** (*Schlumbergera bridgesii*). More than just a festive seasonal plant, this beloved succulent is a true long-term companion, gracing your home with a spectacular cascade of vibrant, jewel-toned flowers just when you need a splash of color most. With its unique segmented stems and prolific blooming habit, the Christmas Cactus is surprisingly easy to care for and incredibly rewarding, offering a cheerful display that can last for weeks and return year after year. It's the perfect choice for adding enduring beauty, holiday spirit, and a touch of botanical nostalgia to any living space.

Why the Christmas Cactus is a Holiday (and Everyday) Favorite

🌸 **A Burst of Festive Blooms**

Just as the days grow shorter, enjoy a stunning display of pink, red, white, or purple flowers that cascade beautifully, transforming your home with a joyful, vibrant glow.

✨ **Year-After-Year Beauty**

Unlike fleeting holiday decor, your Christmas Cactus is a perennial delight! With minimal care, it will re-bloom reliably, becoming a cherished tradition in your home for decades.

🌱 **Easygoing & Long-Lived Companion**

This succulent is wonderfully forgiving and incredibly durable. Even for beginners, it’s simple to keep happy, making it a stress-free addition to any plant collection.

🎁 **The Perfect Gift of Enduring Cheer**

Give a gift that keeps on giving! A Christmas Cactus is a thoughtful and meaningful present that symbolizes joy and lasting beauty, perfect for spreading holiday cheer.

Bring Home Your Blooming Tradition Today!

All the Details You Need to Know

The Story Behind This Plant

Unlike its desert cactus cousins, the **Christmas Cactus** (*Schlumbergera bridgesii*), along with its relatives Thanksgiving and Easter cacti, is an epiphytic plant native to the humid coastal mountains of southeastern Brazil. In its natural habitat, it grows on trees and rocks, not in soil, drawing moisture and nutrients from the air and rain. This unique origin explains its preference for more moisture and indirect light than typical desert cacti, and its remarkable ability to burst into glorious bloom during the cooler, shorter days of winter, aligning perfectly with our holiday season.

How to Keep It Happy

Caring for your Christmas Cactus is straightforward, especially once you understand its unique preferences. Here are some tips to help it flourish and re-bloom:

**Light:** Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight, which can burn its leaves. It thrives near an east or north-facing window.
**Water:** Keep the soil consistently moist during flowering, but allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering slightly after blooming. Use room-temperature water.
**Humidity:** While not as demanding as some tropicals, it appreciates moderate to high humidity. Occasional misting or a pebble tray can be beneficial.
**Soil:** Use a well-draining, airy potting mix. A mix for succulents/cacti with some added peat or compost for moisture retention works well.
**Temperature:** Prefers average room temperatures (65-75°F / 18-24°C) during growth. For blooming, it needs cool night temperatures (50-55°F / 10-13°C) and 12-14 hours of uninterrupted darkness in the fall.
**Feeding:** Feed every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Stop fertilizing in late fall before blooming.
**Pruning:** Lightly prune after blooming to encourage bushier growth and more flowers next season.

What to Do About Pests

Christmas cacti are generally robust, but it's always good to be vigilant.

If you happen to spot any of these, check out our guides for quick help:

**Mealybugs:** Look for small, cotton-like spots in stem joints. Our Guide
**Fungus Gnats:** Small, dark flies often around the soil surface, usually a sign of overwatering. Our Guide

are found Popular Succulent and Cactus Varieties

If you appreciate the unique forms and resilience of succulents and cacti, explore these other fascinating varieties:

Jade Ovata 'Shrek's Ears' - Features quirky, tubular leaves shaped like "Shrek" ears, a fun and bold succulent that adds personality to any collection.
String of Pearls - An elegant trailing succulent with bead-like leaves, perfect for creating enchanting hanging displays that add a whimsical touch.
Living Stone Lithops - Fascinating stone-mimicking succulents that blend seamlessly with rocky settings, requiring minimal watering and offering incredible visual appeal.
Golden Barrel Cactus - A classic, rounded cactus adorned with sunny golden spines, making a striking and easy-care statement in any sunny spot.

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The Tropical Monstera Deliciosa - Bring the jungle vibes home with this plant's famous split leaves and impressive growth.
The Enchanting Prayer Plant (Maranta) - Watch its patterned leaves "pray" by folding up at night. A charming and unique plant that adds movement to your space.

Ready to Embrace the Joy of a Blooming Christmas Cactus?

Add this festive and enduring beauty to your home. Click below to order your Christmas Cactus and enjoy its cheerful blooms for many seasons to come!

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How to take care of the Moon Cactus

Sun: Indirect

They enjoy some direct sun, but they'll also do well in bright, indirect light. It is best to place this plant somewhere where it will receive some nice morning sun, or a couple of hours of afternoon sun, and then indirect light the rest of the day.

Light: Medium - Bright

Moon Cactus prefers indirect sunlight. A spot that gets soft morning sun or dappled light through a sheer curtain works beautifully. Harsh midday sun can damage the colorful top.

Water: When Mostly dry

Allow the soil to mostly dry out between waterings. These cacti are drought-tolerant and don’t like sitting in wet soil, which can lead to root rot. Water sparingly, especially during the cooler months.

Humidity: Any

Moon Cactus isn’t picky about humidity. It adapts well to normal household humidity and doesn’t need misting or special conditions.

Pet Friendly: Caution

While not highly toxic, Moon Cactus can cause mild irritation if chewed. Keep out of reach from curious pets to avoid any risk.

Pro Tip

Moon Cactus is actually two cacti grafted together — the colorful top lacks chlorophyll and relies on the green base to survive. If the top starts to fade or detach, it may need to be re-grafted onto a fresh rootstock.

Delivery Policy for Plant Condition

"I have only received part of my order. What to do?

No worries if you've only got part of your order! Our plants come from different nurseries and might arrive in separate shipments, typically 1-2 days apart. It's all part of ensuring your green friends reach you in top-notch condition!

If you do not receive the remaining packages within 48 hours contact support at info@mygreenscape.ca

What is the Life Time Support?

Absolutely! Lifetime support means you can count on us whenever you have questions or uncertainties about your plant. Whether you're puzzled by its behavior or just want to ensure it's thriving, we're here for you. Connect with us on Instagram @mygreenscapeto or shoot us an email at support@mygreenscape.ca.

When it comes to our guarantee for plants shipped with standard or express, rest assured that we offer a 30-day happy healthy plant guarantee on all such shipments. This ensures that your plants are covered for 30 days after delivery, giving you peace of mind regarding their condition. If you have any concerns within this period, feel free to reach out to us for assistance.

For further details, please visit our Local Delivery, Store Pickup, Standard Shipping Guide Page.

What to expect

Your plant will arrive in a standard nursery pot, typically 0.5" - 1" smaller than the stated size to seamlessly fit into your chosen decorative pot. Washable Paper Planter Bags are available for separate purchase.

Just like nature intended, each plant is unique, showcasing natural variations in size, shape, and characteristics. Our commitment is to deliver a plant that closely resembles the one featured on our website, matching your chosen size, and with the potential to thrive happily in your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Certainly! If you're pondering about ordering plants online, you're not alone. We've compiled the most frequently asked questions. Check out our FAQ section here for quick answers! Happy planting!

Plant & Pot Size Chart

Choosing the right pot size for your plants can be a daunting task, especially if you're new to gardening. But fear not! Our pot sizes chart can help you find the perfect match for your plants, ensuring they have enough space to grow and thrive. With our guide, you'll be able to confidently choose the right pot size and plant variety for your gardening needs.

Plant Pot Size Guide.

Extra Small	7-10 cm	2.5 - 3 inches
Small	11-12 cm	3.5 - 4 inches
Medium	14-17 cm	5 - 6 inches
Large	19-21 cm	8 - 10 inches
Extra Large	24-27 cm	12 - 14 inches

All sizes are specified in product details.

Your Complete Guide to Pot Sizes: What Size Should You Choose?

When selecting a pot for your plant, it's important to find the right size. But with all the different options out there, how do you know which one is best? We're here to help!

MyGreenscape's pot sizes chart is a great resource for finding your perfect fit. Our easy-to-read chart takes out all the guesswork and helps you quickly choose the right size for your plant.

Smaller pots are best for seedlings or small plants just starting out. These tend to be shallow but wide, allowing enough room for the roots of the young plant but not too much where they get overcrowded. Medium-sized pots are ideal when your plant has grown from its infancy and is ready for more space. These are deeper and wider than small pots, so that it can accommodate larger root systems - making sure your plant gets enough nourishment while still giving it breathing room. Large pots are top choice if you have an established plant in need of lots of space - think trees and large shrubs! The spacious depth and width allow plenty of room for deep root systems without struggling for air or light.

No matter what size you choose, MyGreenscape has got you covered, with our pot sizes chart guaranteeing you find the perfect fit every time!

Winter Shipping Protection

We take extra care with each package during the colder months. For destinations experiencing cold weather, we provide insulated packaging and heat packs as needed to protect your plants from freezing temperatures. With Winter Shipping Protection, your plants are equipped to arrive safe and sound, even in winter’s chill.