How to Care for a Christmas Cactus

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Potting a Christmas Cactus

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Common Problems with Christmas Cactus

Is Christmas Cactus Toxic to Pets?

If you want a holiday plant that can last for many years, the Christmas cactus might be the right choice for you! While poinsettias and amaryllis often get all the attention during the holiday season, this colorful plant deserves just as much, if not more, attention. It can live for decades and produces bright flowers that linger for weeks, adding a welcome pop of color to the darker days of the season. Best of all, it is easy to care for and thrives indoors with only a little attention.

The Christmas cactus comes from the tropical, mountainous

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