I learned about Flower Friday from Lorilin@Bugbugbooks and have been having fun sharing some flower pics! Please check out Lorilin’s blog if you haven’t already.
I thought I’d share this beautiful picture of a Christmas cactus bloom. I actually have one of these, but it hasn’t bloomed this year yet. It’s so exciting because they bloom in the winter around Christmas–hence the name “Christmas Cactus.” Here’s what they look like when in bloom.
Scientific name: Schlumbergera
Higher classification: Rhipsalideae
Rank:Genus
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Such a beautiful flower! I’m always amazed by how colourful cactus flowers are.
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Aren’t they so vibrant? Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it. 💖
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My Grandmother Russell always had a Christmas cactus in her house and I remember it bloomed, but I don’t recall if it was during the season. They do have beautiful flowers!
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How cool! I’d be willing to bet it was really big. My mom’s was huge and when it bloomed there were hundreds of flowers! They actually grow quite quickly. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it, David. 🤗❤
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Cooool! You’ll have to share a picture when yours blooms 😊
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I definitely will, Nel! 😊🎄
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Beautiful! Please make sure to take a pic and post it when it blooms ❤
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Thanks, Noriko! I surely will. ❤
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Beautiful!!
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Thank you so much! 💜
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I have one and it’s blooming already!!! Such a beautiful flower!! It will bloom right through Christmas.
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Jealous! Mine still hasn’t, but it’s fairly small. Enjoy every minute! ❤💕🎄
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I have my mother-in-law’s Christmas cactus. It has never bloomed as well for me but it usually gets a few flowers, not always at ZChristmas though.
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Aww, I wonder if it needs more food or something? I was so amazed when my mom’s bloomed. It was full of flowers, but she has a special way with plants for sure. ❤ I’m hoping mine will bloom soon and yours too!
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Apparently, I am supposed to put it in a dark spot for part of the year. I need to research how to take care of it I guess.
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Beautiful!
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Thank you! ❤
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Living in the Southwest, we have cacti everywhere. Wonderful post and made me appreciate something that I often take for granted.
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Thanks, Vanessa. ❤ I bet you are enjoying the warm weather. 😉 We are having snow! 🎄
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I hate the cold, so yes I am happy we do not have snow. Make no mistake it is pretty darn cold here particularly at night, going to drop some to the very low twenties. I hope you all are staying warm. Cuddle up with your beautiful dogs and that is always a good way to stay warm. Roxy’s cuddled up on her blanket as I speak.
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Lovely!
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TY! ❤
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Gorgeous!
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Thanks, Jennie. ❤
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You’re welcome!
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Beautiful picture! I’m always happy when the one we have blooms. Sometimes at 2 different times of the year. 🙂
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Is it twice a year? I guess I do remember that. ❤😊
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