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.

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).

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.

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.

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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 ...

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.

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 ...

Christmas cactus Leaves: Have a more rounded, scalloped edge; tips are slightly curved. Flowers: Usually pink or white in color. Why it matters As you may have already guessed, Thanksgiving cacti ...