Christmas cactus #45776

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 Jolanthe's Atrium.

Jan 25, 2012, 4:37:01 PM
Finally full grown.

Jan 21, 2012, 5:37:02 PM
It began to sprout.

Jan 17, 2012, 7:05:27 PM
Taken by Jolanthe.