The differences in leaf structure are small, yet the growing media, and light requirements are similar for each of the three holiday cacti varieties. The images depict slight differences between the three types of holidaycacti (courtesy: worldofsucclents.com).
Schlumbergera truncata (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) better known as Thanksgiving Cactus are available in a wide variety of colors (Courtesy:houseplantjournal.com Farmersalamanac. com).
Christmas cacti are often mistakenly identified as Thanksgiving cacti since both varieties are similar in appearance. A noticeable difference (inspection of the leave structure) where ‘rounded edges’ are a distinction between the two plants (courtesy castuseros.com).
Easter Cactus (Rhipsalidopsis gaetneri) –(courtesy: gardeningknowhow.com).
Gardeners, we have finally received desperately needed rainfall over the past several days and while some areas of SETX received generous rainfall amounts, more is needed to remove the deficit. We continue experiencing warm weather patterns (typical for us) and there will be significant temperature changes soon. According to a 30-day weather forecast, daytime temperature will soon be shifting d...
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