Christmas cactus #61617



Christmas cactus
Schlumbergera

Parents
There are no known parents.
Children
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The Christmas cactus belongs to the plant family of the cactus. It is native in the coastal mountains of south-eastern Brazil. It received its name due to the fact that it blooms around Christmas. The flowers, which are often shaped zygomorphous, is available in different colors. They present abundant nectar which serves as a food source to hummingbirds.

Current Location
This plant is in Merion's Atrium.

Jun 26, 2012, 8:37:02 AM
Finally full grown.

Jun 22, 2012, 10:37:02 AM
It began to sprout.

Jun 18, 2012, 11:56:27 AM
Taken by Merion.