Christmas Cactus by mickuk50
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Description
Morning all :o)
Dedicated to my friends :o)
This Xmas Cactus is growing in Jenny`s (my mum in law) front room alongside another which is a different colour .Jenny was passed on these 2 plants from my gran when she passed away 14 years ago now .Apart from re-potting every now and then they need no real looking after and they flower profusely every year from november to march .These plants always amaze me with their intense colours and vibrancy :o)
Some info
The Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) is originally from the jungles of South America where it grows in trees. The roots settle within the bark and the plant lives off whatever nutrients and rainfall make their way through the canopy. This plant is a short day flower plant which basically means it flowers when the days become shorter. This is a non prickly cactus and it also doesn't have any leaves! Apparently the green you see is actually stem growth. In most cacti the leaves have evolved into spines and as this doesn't have spines - it doesn't have leaves either.
Thanks for looking and take care
Mick
Comments (22)
flora-crassella
very nice catctus und photo! my flower also...
babuci
I love this plants I have two in different colors red and pink but mine not flowering yet, I have to wait till late april. Looks like in australian everything in other way round. You captured a beauty of this fascinating cacty and thx for the info.
Prematos
Beautiful...
durleybeachbum
Super! Good luck with the packing!
saretta
Wonderful colors and capture Mick,details are stunning!!:-)
ledwolorz
Beautiful colors and fantastic close-up.
BessieB
I am amazed how long they live Mick, I had one in the early 80's which was left in a flat I took over from a friend, I had it for 3 years and left it for the next person. I hope they looked after it too! Excellent shot Mick
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
G_Mansco
Lovely details. Thanks for this interesting info and gift ;O) Hope everything is going out better ;O)
Dreamingbee
wonderful done mick !
Richardphotos
awesome beauty and capture
PD154
Excellent you found the time to share an image, you must have a hectic schedule for the moving, this is great image, love the shape of those blooms.
magnus073
They really are lovely Mick and it's so nice to know she's kept them in such perfect condtion. It's sort of a wonderful way to hold on to your Grandmother's memory
annie5
Very beautiful..love the vibrant colors! Thanks for the info :)
emmecielle
Wonderful capture, Mick! :)
MrsRatbag
Beautiful shot!
auntietk
What a lovely color this is! I love these cactus plants. My sister-in-law has a gorgeous one, and as I'm going over there today, I'm hoping for some good shots. Thanks for this - it's beautiful!
jccj56
Beautiful Image!! Fantastic Shot!!
GBCalls
Very nice! A bit darker perhaps than ours. Well done
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, This is truly beautiful, Absolutely fantastic!.Wonderful work an excellent photography as usual, Congratulations! It is a real pleasure to visit your gallery. A million stars****Happy weekend. Hug and giant kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing. Ludy
beachzz
These are wonderful; they give us the most brilliant color in the middle of winter--great shot!!
pamountaingal
Beautiful Color! One of my favorie flowers.