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Name Significance
Name Significance
Common name: Christmas Cactus
Scientific Name: Schlumbergera × buckleyi
The name "Christmas cactus" was given to this plant as a tribute to Frederic Schlumberger who was a French collector of exotic botanical species. The group of holiday cacti were adopted into the Christian holiday traditions due to their blooming times, which were around Thanksgiving and Christmas time.
Scientific Classification
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Class: Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons)
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Schlumbergera
Personal Connection
Personal Connection
This Christmas Cactus is significant to my stepmom. Her mother gave her this cactus 35 years ago, and it lived with my stepmom all through four of her homes; it moved from Georgia to Missouri. In my household, sometimes we will play a game of guessing when the cactus will bloom and bet on the exact day most of the flowers will bloom. Every year around Thanksgiving and Christmas, the cactus is one more thing to look forward to as we wait on the blooming of the beautiful, vibrant flowers.
Importance of Christmas Cacti
Importance of Christmas Cacti
The Christmas cactus is native to Brazil where it is often associated with the holiday season. The plants longevity/lifespan is often recognized as a family heirloom in which is symbolizes family bonds and overall unity. In addition, the Christmas cactus helps purify the air and is even found to increase focus and productivity.
Interesting Facts
Interesting Facts
Non-toxic and pet friendly
Tolerates droughts and dry soil
Only grows about 1-2 feet
NOT a true cactus! Epiphytic plant = grows on other plants in the wild, typically in the rainforests of brazil
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