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Dec 27, 2018 · Larry Hodgson, the man behind the Laidback Gardener blog, for example, writes that the story comes from Brazil, the cactus’ native land. Apparently, a young boy prayed to God, asking for a sign...
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Mar 22, 2022 · Investigating the history of Christmas cactus reveals a bit of a tangle. Many botanists insist that Schlumbergera x buckleyi is the original, true Christmas cactus. This hybrid has all but disappeared and is a treasure among collectors.
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Sep 11, 2024 · Christmas cactus is a beloved houseplant native to the coastal mountains of southeastern Brazil. It contains many beautiful varieties and is a close cousin to the Thanksgiving and Easter cactus. The word “cactus” in its name instantly evokes images of harsh, hot deserts.
It was named for Joel R. Poinsett, who popularized the plant and introduced it to floriculture while he was U.S. minister to Mexico in the late 1820s. Cultivated varieties are available with white, pink, mottled, and striped bracts, but the solid red varieties, in several shades, remain in greatest demand during the Christmas season.
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Dec 8, 2015 · The original Christmas cactus was developed by French botanist Charles Lemaire and named after French horticulture collector, Frédéric Schlumberger. Schlumbergera is the correct botanical name but they are frequently called Zygocactus, their former botanical name.
Nov 6, 2023 · The simple answer to why this plant has the word “Christmas” in its name is because it blooms around Christmas. Depending on the subspecies, though, the exact time that it blooms will change. Schlumbergera truncata blooms in November and is sometimes called the Thanksgiving cactus.
Nov 26, 2021 · Christmas cactus is a general name given to a small group (genus) of cacti called Schlumbergera that are native to the coastal mountains of southeastern Brazil, growing mostly in high altitude, moist forests where conditions are relatively cool, shaded and humid.
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