Basic Christmas Cactus Care

[@vienna844]

Hello sir, but I think that’s a Thanksgiving cactus where can I buy a true Christmas cactus thank you

[@heinzbrothersgardencenter]

Hi @vienna844, Great eye! You’re right, the plant in the video is in fact a Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) while a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesi) is somewhat different. To really be specific, the botanical binomial nomenclature should be used, however the buying public often refer to plants by common names. The primary differences between these two plants are leaf shape, the Schlumbergera truncata has more pointed leaf tips while the Schlumbergera bridgesi has more rounded leaves with scalloped edges. Both flower indoors during the colder months, but the flowers are situated differently. On a Thanksgiving cactus, the flowers stand up slightly, and on a Christmas cactus the flowers hang down. The care and environmental requirements of these plants are the same. To answer your question - we don't have any Schlumbergera bridgesi in stock, though a quick Google search indicates several sources that could be potential sources for you. Thanks for watching!