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Common name: "Christmas Cactus" or "Holiday Cactus"
Latin name:
Schlumbergera species

Christmas Cactus - Schlumbergera - Zygo Cactus
Native to: South East Brazil. Most plants available today are man made hybrids.
Growth habit:
Some varieties grow upright, some tend to weep over their pots.
Flowers:
Yes, assorted colors.
Temps:
Normal indoor temps
Humidity:
Not critical.
Pests: Not effected my many pests. 
Lighting:
Pictured Houseplant: 
6" Christmas Cactus 
Houseplant Cultural information: "Christmas Cactus" are one of our all time favorite low maintenance house plants. Their easy to keep... in fact I'll bet you have a grandmother that has had her plant for over 20 years. Place your Zygo cactus in any well lit area. Check your plant for water every couple of weeks... but don't let it get "bone" or "dust" dry. Feed your plant bi-monthly.

To re-bloom your plant... you'll need to chill it. About 6 to 8 weeks before your want your plant to flower... place it in a cool or unheated area of 55 to 60 degrees, and leave it there for two weeks. Don't let your plant freeze outdoors. After two weeks replace your plant to its original home. As early as Thanksgiving or as late as Christmas... your plant should flower again.

Related Articles: Flowering Christmas Cactus

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