These plants look alike but there’s more than just their different flowers which you should know if planning on growing one! Let’s take a closer look at each type.
The Thanksgiving Cactus (Schlumbergera Ttruncata)
Thanksgiving cactus plants are typically found growing in cold, dry areas. They have broad leaves with small serrated edges and usually bloom shades of pink or white to add some bright contrast at the end of your traditional fall décor during this holiday season!
The blooms typically last up two- four months but if you want them continue past that point then all it takes is providing less light (and slower growth) as well as colder temperatures for wintertime dormancy.
One of the most important aspects you need to consider when caring for a Thanksgiving cactus is that it needs water, but not too much.
The plant has been growing in soil near lofty mountains and prefers moist conditions with little sun exposure—they’re used to being at higher elevations where there’s less humidity on trees’ tops or around streams during rain season!
So while these plants do like some sunlight (natural wetting helps them get their roots accustomed), direct sunlight isn’t necessary as long as they have enough light from windows which will help keep those leaves green year-round inside your home.
The plants are pruned during summer, and prepared for their Thanksgiving blooming period in September. During this time they need 12 hours of darkness a day to produce fruits that can last up until then next year!
To start the process off right you’ll want give cuttings an hour out on fresh air each day so watch them closely after 3 weeks when roots should have started emerging from the bottom as well as new growth starting at topmost nodes near soil level.
Now all we need is just wait patiently by our couches or lawn chairs while these little guys grow into giants ready-to be displayed proudly among friends and family members alike come December.
The Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera Bridgesii)
Christmas cactus plants are a type of holiday decoration, and they’re often mistaken for Thanksgiving cacti.
However there’s one major difference between the two: Christmas Cactuses have flat stems with broad leaves that do not bear any indents on their surface when you look up close; these features make them appear more like weeds than blooming flowers!
Blooms are typically red and white, but yellow is also pretty common. The plant needs to be grown in a temperature of about 68 degrees Fahrenheit with plenty of indirect light or it will go dormant for the winter months.
Make sure your soil mix drains well so that you don’t have any problems caused by too much water retention on top once planted – just keep an eye out if its starts feeling soggy at all!
Give them misting sessions throughout summertime while they’re getting their tropical feel from being outdoors.
Since this is a Christmas cactus, it’s meant to bloom near the holiday. This can be done by forcing your plant into dormancy starting in October and getting dark 12 hours every single day.
To ensure it has time to bloom, you may need to force its growth into dormancy by giving it at least 12 hours of darkness every day and keeping temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit for about 4-5 weeks starting in October until December or January (or as close as possible).
Once this process starts with your Christmas cactus, they will go through an 8 week period where their flowers last much longer than usual!
The Easter Cactus (Rhipsalidopsis Gaetneri)
A great way to celebrate the warmer months is with an Easter cactus! These plants typically begin budding in March, and blooms can be enjoyed during April.
Unlike other varieties that have three leaves on their stems (Christmas or Thanksgiving), these are segmented into smaller segments than those of ordinary type specimens.
The flowers themselves are more star-shaped too; they’re very pretty when open up like little stars after turning red/pink at nightfall hours.
What better way to celebrate Easter than with an extra special dinner? If you’re looking for something that’s both beautiful and edible, consider adding some Easter cacti into your table.
These plants produce flowers in a variety of colors; from bright pinks or purples to white.
They require indirect sunlight and well-drained soil but can be damaged by excess moisture so make sure not get too excited when watering them!
In order to get your Easter cactus plant into bloom, it needs the right conditions.
It should be located in a shady spot and have plenty of moisture during its growing period from June until August when you move outside for winter rest (September).
The trickiest part about getting beautiful blooms is knowing how much sunlight or shade they need so too much can cause issues with growth!
Helpful Tips
The best time to force your holiday cactus is right before the flowers are due. This requires several weeks of shorter days, less water and longer periods in darkness for about two months out of every year!
The plants are more vulnerable during this process so never overwater these sensitive tropicals even if they seem droopy or soggy – just take care not too steeply dampen them since excess moisture on roots can be fatal (they’re really good at telling you when things aren’t going well).
High temperatures give an easy excuse but also remember that all houseplants need cool air circulation with ventilated windows throughout winter as well–don’t let those wood stoves go unattended
If you want to make your home more festive for the holidays with a holiday cactus, it is important to be able distinguish between plants. You don’t want one that blooms at Christmas time and then has flowers in springtime too!
Now that we have three different types of these beautiful succulents on hand – Thanksgiving Cacti (which are easy), Christmas Cacti( Moderately difficult) And Easter ones- just choose which type suits best based off their care requirements: they’re all pretty straightforward as long as there aren’t any major issues like neglect or predation from pests.