Annuals
Schlumbergera species and hybrids
Christmas / holiday cactus
Arching, segmented stems carry colorful flowers in the darker months. Holiday cacti are rainforest plants, so they prefer filtered light and more regular moisture than desert cacti. Short days and cool nights help initiate flower buds; protect the plant from freezing.
At a glance
- Sun
- Bright, filtered light
- Water
- Let the surface dry slightly; never leave standing in water
- Life cycle
- Indoor perennial; late-fall to winter flowers
Sizes & prices
- 4"$9.99
- 7"$24.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Avoid waterlogged soil and standing water.
Growing & care
- Soil & drainage
- Use freely draining garden soil or a container with drainage holes.
- Pruning
- Trim after flowering if a more compact shape is needed.
- Feeding
- Feed monthly June–August with half-strength balanced houseplant fertilizer.
- Winter
- Keep indoors, away from freezing temperatures and hot drafts.
- Size & form
- A compact, trailing houseplant, generally up to about 18 in. tall and wide. Give its cascading stems room at the edge of a shelf or in a hanging planter.
Sources & photo credits
University of Minnesota Extension
Photo: The Cosmonaut · CC BY-SA 2.5 ca
Image notes: Source photograph; resized without cropping.
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.