The Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is a popular tropical cactus that is sold around the holidays for its gorgeous and prolific flowers. As its common name indicates, the Thanksgiving cactus is known for blooming around Thanksgiving, bringing a splash of color into your home just as the weather outdoors is getting colder.
With a mature size of only 6 to 12 inches tall and 1 to 2 feet wide, the Thanksgiving cactus is a low-maintenance plant that can also live a long life of 20 to 30 years.
