General Discussion & Chat: Best/Worse/What did I learn today? Pt.36 Visit with Friends, 1 by Gitagal

Gitagal wrote:
Betty,

What we all call a "Christmas cactus" is actually a "Thanksgiving cactus" and usually blooms at that time. Yes, there may be a repeat bloom around Easter.....

There is a true "Christmas Cactus". It looks quite similar to the Th-Giv. one, but the leaves don't have all those little "spikes" on them--they are more rounded.....

Then there is also the Easter (or Star) cactus, This is sold around Easter (forced--I am sure), but if you have it as a H-Plant, it will bloom in Late Spring-early Summer. I have had one for years. I keep it semi-dormant throughout the winter and then put it outside with all the rest of the plants. This winter--it looks all 'done in"! All limp and sagging. May have to do some drastic surgery--OR--chuck the whole thing. If I do that--i will surely take cuttings to root of any good parts left.

Happy Easter to you all!!!!!! Here is my Easter (Star) Cactus in bloom.

Gita