Garden Goods Direct | White Christmas Cactus

Our White Christmas Cactus does well in bright and indirect light. These cheery wintertime flowers brighten up indoor spaces and look beautiful when placed in a brightly colored pot. *Please note, we classify our holiday cactus by bloom times- these cactus fall under the botanical name Schlumbergera truncata. * Other common names include False Christmas Cactus or Thanksgiving Cactus. The flowers have brightly colored downward-facing petals. Christmas cactus comes in a variety of different colors including, yellow, red, white, pink, salmon, and bi-color. White Christmas Cactus does well indoors in a room that receives bright but indirect light, like an eastern or northern window sill. White Christmas Cactus will adapt to low light conditions, but the plant will produce blooms more readily if exposed to bright light. The flowers are bright white and appear prolifically when given bright, indirect light, and when exposed to room temperatures, anywhere between 65 – 75 degrees F. The plants do like to stay on the dryer side. White Christmas Cactus looks amazing during the holiday season adding an elegant white color with foliage a bright green. The Christmas Cactus is also a cute gift for a hostess when attending a party or gathering. They are a great addition to any household because they are easy to take care of and add a touch of color. Light Requirement of White Christmas Cactus: The best place for your Christmas cactus to flourish is indoors. Christmas Cactus does best with bright indirect to bright direct light. Eastern exposure is ideal, a western window with a curtain works as long as the plant does not receive too much direct light. Too much direct sunlight can burn its leaves, so keep the Christmas Cactus in an appropriate area to avoid this. Protect them from cold drafts and extreme temperatures, 65-75 degrees F is recommended. Watering White Christmas Cactus: Water weekly. Remove plants from any decorative foil wrappers if necessary. Place the pot with draina