Christmas Cactus! I have had this plant for about a year. I completely ignored it for the last year. It got watered on occasion and rarely, if ever, did I fertilize. Perhaps it would be bushier if I had been a better tender. No matter, the flowers are huge and lovely.
Actually, my friend Al got me addicted to this plant. She gave me an Easter cactus for my law school graduation. Since then I have had several cactus and have divided and given away several plants. All you must do is take a sharp knife and half the roots of the cactus and there you go: two plants.
If you are thinking of giving a gift to that person who cannot keep a plant alive, consider the Christmas cactus. They can keep it indoors during the holiday and then throw it outside until the next year (though, I wouldn't put it outdoors if you live in a harsh climate.... I'd wait until spring). It is a no brainer.
Thanks Al!
Mine are blooming too! Although, they don't seem to have a lot of buds this year, which is odd because they are usually ablaze.
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