True Christmas Cactus Cuttings 3 Heirloom Magenta Blooms Schlumbergera × buckleyi Unrooted for Propagation

True Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera × buckleyi) is an heirloom holiday cactus treasured for its smooth, scalloped segments and elegant winter blooms. Unlike the more commonly sold Thanksgiving types, this old-fashioned variety features rounded edges and typically flowers in late December. These fresh cuttings are ideal for propagation and home growing.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

• 3 Cuttings
• Unrooted cuttings
• Each cutting includes 2–3 segments

🌿 Plant Overview

Schlumbergera × buckleyi is a tropical epiphytic cactus native to Brazil’s coastal forests. It grows naturally on trees and rocky surfaces in humid environments. This heirloom form is distinguished by its smooth, rounded segment edges and graceful, arching stems.

🌸 Characteristics

• Epiphytic tropical cactus
• Smooth, scalloped segment edges
• Arching, trailing growth habit
• Magenta to dark pink blooms
• Typically blooms in late December to January

Mature size varies depending on container and growing conditions.

Common Name: True Christmas Cactus
Scientific Name: Schlumbergera × buckleyi
Sunlight: Bright Indirect Light
Watering: Moderate; allow top layer of soil to dry slightly between watering
Soil: Well-draining, Airy Mix
Hardiness Zones: 10–12
Growth Habit: Arching, trailing
Format: Unrooted cuttings