1. Christmas Cactus Group: Flowering container plant Type of Plant: Dicot Leaf Arrangement: N/A Identification : Odd looking plant with no leaves. Dark green wings with jagged margins on stem sections. Often has small aerial roots. Flowers in winter; a short day plant . Flowers look compound; white, pink, red, purple. Schlumbergera bridgesii
2. Water : Likes water, despite being a cactus. Light : Bright, indirect light. Can handle dark; needs long nights to flower. Propagation : Stem cutting. Culture : Usually sold around the holidays. Problems : Scale insect; lighting problems often prevent flowering. Christmas cactus Schlumbergera bridgesii