Garden Goods Direct | Red Christmas Cactus

Red Christmas Cactus does well in bright and indirect light. These cheery wintertime flowers brighten up indoor spaces and look beautiful when placed in a brightly colored pot. The flowers have brightly colored downward-facing petals. *Please note, we classify our holiday cactus by bloom times- these cactus fall under the botanical nameSchlumbergera truncata. * Other common names include False Christmas Cactus or Thanksgiving Cactus. Christmas cactus comes in a variety of different colors including, yellow, red, white, pink, salmon, and bi-color. Red Christmas Cactus will adapt to low light conditions, but the plant will readily produce blooms if exposed to bright light. The flowers are bright red and appear prolifically when in these conditions and when exposed to room temperatures, anywhere between 65 – 75 degrees F. The plants do like to stay on the dryer side. Red Christmas Cactus looks fantastic during the holiday season, adding the traditional red color with bright green foliage. The Red Christmas Cactus is also a cute gift for a hostess when attending a party or gathering. They are a great addition to any household because they are easy to take care of and add a touch of color. Light Requirement of Red Christmas Cactus: The best place for your Christmas cactus to flourish is indoors. Red Christmas Cactus does best with bright indirect to bright direct light. Eastern exposure is ideal. A western window with a curtain works as long as the plant does not receive too much direct light. Too much direct sunlight can burn its leaves, so keep the Christmas Cactus in an appropriate area to avoid this. Protect them from cold drafts and extreme temperatures; 65-75 degrees F is recommended. Watering Red Christmas Cactus: Water weekly. Remove plants from any decorative foil wrappers if necessary. Place the pot with drainage holes in the sink so it will be able to drain. After watering, let it sit for five minutes to drain. Depending on how hot and dry the environment is,