Brighten someone’s holiday with the gift of a Christmas cactus
Christmas cactus is a general name given to a small group of cacti called Schlumbergera that are native to southeastern Brazil’s coastal mountains. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM
The holidays have arrived, and so has the Christmas cactus. Set this favorite holiday plant in a basket, decorative pot or foil wrap, and it will be ready to give as a gift or add to your holiday décor.
With proper care, this holiday favorite can flower for four to eight weeks and grow for decades, becoming a family heirloom handed down from one generation to the next.
