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Back to buying optionsPurple Thanksgiving Cactus – Schlumbergera truncata – Live Holiday Flowering Succulent Houseplant, 5–9 Inches
Add seasonal color to your home with this Purple Thanksgiving Cactus, a beautiful holiday-blooming succulent with distinctive segmented green stems and vibrant flowers. Also known as the Holiday Cactus or False Christmas Cactus, it typically blooms around Thanksgiving and produces colorful flowers in shades that may vary depending on the selected variety. This easy-care plant is suitable for indoor containers, windowsills, desks, patios, and seasonal home décor. It grows best in bright indirect light and well-draining soil.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Thanksgiving Cactus plant
✔️ Approximately 5–9 inches in size
✔️ Purple-flowering variety, subject to cultivar and growing conditions
✔️ Live plant suitable for indoor growing and container gardening
✔️ Plant may not have flowers at the time of shipment
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Thanksgiving Cactus, Holiday Cactus, False Christmas Cactus
Botanical Name: Schlumbergera truncata
Plant Type: Perennial flowering succulent
Growth Stage: Established live plant
Sun Requirements: Bright indirect light; gentle morning sunlight is suitable
Soil: Well-draining, airy soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Water when the top layer of soil begins to dry; avoid letting the roots sit in water
Mature Height: Approximately 6–12 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 10–12
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Provide bright, indirect light and avoid overwatering. To encourage seasonal blooming, give the plant cooler nights and longer periods of darkness in fall. Avoid moving or disturbing it frequently once flower buds begin to form.
