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The name "Christmas cactus" was given because the plant normally blooms in late fall or early winter, just before Christmas. In addition its leaves are a deep green color while its flowers are a reddish purple, similar to the traditional Christmas colors of red and green.
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Is Christmas always capitalized even in a name of a plant such as Christmas cactus?
Yes
How long can a Christmas cactus live?
how long can a Christmas cactus live. our is 58 years old
What is the scientific name of the Christmas cactus?
The scientific name consists of a genus name and a species name. The genus name for all Christmas or winter flowering cactus plants is Schlumbergera or Zygocactus. The genus name comes first, and is followed by any one of six species names or any one of countless hybrid information. For example, Schlumbergera truncata is the winter flowering crab or lobster cactus. Other scientific names include Schlumbergera opuntioides and Schlumbergera russelliana.Most cultivated Christmas cactus plants are hybrids. Examples of common Schlumbergera hybrids include Schlumbergera 'Firecracker', Schlumbergera 'Gold Charm', Schlumbergera 'Joanne', Schlumbergera 'Lilac Beauty', and Schlumbergera 'Maria'.
How does the Christmas have to do with the Christmas cactus?
Schlumbergera bridgesii flowers around Christmas.
What cactus plant blooms only during Christmas time?
The plant known as the Christmas cactus as it can be grown to flower around Christmas is Schlumbergia , it was called Zygocactus until recently.A Christmas Cactus....Zygocactus - The Red is beautiful and quite festive.
Are Christmas cactus's perfect flowers?
no y would u give them a cactus
Do you have a picture of a Christmas cactus?
Yes
What is cactus that blooms during Christmas?
There is a Christmas cactus plant that is available, Please refer to the related links below for names and pictures.
Where can Christmas cactus plants be bought?
Christmas Cactus plants are usually sold during the Christmas season. They can be purchased at Home Depot, Lowe's and department stores that have lawn and garden departments.
What is the scientific name of cactus?
cactusarrightele
Christmas cactus-what is or is there a meaning?
I discovered that it symbolizes eternal friendship
Is Christmas cactus a c3 c4 or CAM plant?
Yes!
