Narrowing down the cause of purple foliage in a holiday cactus can take some sleuthing. Here are 5 reasons your Christmas cactus could be turning purple, plus tips for how to fix the issue.

Leimone Waite Updated Wed, December 20, 2023 at 10:01 AM UTC 3 min read ...

The Christmas cactus, Schlumgera bridgesii, produces pink, red, white, purple, or orange flowers, and the stem pads aren’t spikey but have rounder edges and the flowers are tubular.

In October – about eight weeks before Christmas – move the plant to a slightly cooler spot if necessary. The optimal Christmas cactus temperature is between 60 and 68°F (15 to 20°C).

With its long, segmented stems that hang dramatically downwards and its red, pink, white, or purple flowers, the Christmas cactus makes for an attractive gift this time of year, just like a ...

He notes that Christmas cactus grow best in tempartues that range from 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit and 50% - 60% humidity. "It is best to also keep them away from heating and cooling vents to avoid ...

Easter cactus blooms are vivid pink, red, or purple, with some white variations. These plants require indirect sunlight, well-drained soil, and caution against overwatering to prevent root rot.

Easter cactus flowers are flatter star-shaped and tend to point upward. Holiday cacti flowers can be red, pink, peach, yellow, purple, fuchsia, salmon, orange or white.

Christmas cactus plants are commonly grown as houseplants because they love warmth and humidity. Learn how to keep them in the best shape through every season.