Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata)

$23.99

In stock

Bright, indirect light
Easy care
Non-toxic to cats and dogs

What arrives

Your Christmas Cactus
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Christmas Cactus

Light
Bright, indirect light.
Water
Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Cats and dogs
Non-toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included
8" pot: about 16 to 28 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

The Christmas cactus grows arching stems made of flat, scalloped segments, and in late fall and winter it covers the tips with bright, tubular flowers. Choose red or white, or the larger bicolor pot. It is not a desert cactus at all; it is a forest plant with no spines.

Give it bright, indirect light and water when the top inch of soil is dry. To encourage blooms, give it cool nights and long, dark evenings in the fall, away from lamps. Once buds form, keep its spot steady; sudden moves can make buds drop.

With simple care it blooms year after year and can live for decades. A classic holiday gift, and an easy one to keep.

The ASPCA lists the Christmas cactus as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Christmas Cactus

How much light does the Christmas Cactus need?

Bright, indirect light.

How often should I water the Christmas Cactus?

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Is the Christmas Cactus toxic to cats and dogs?

No. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 4", 6" and 8" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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