Think Christmas Cacti Only Come in Pink? These 12 Varieties Offer a Beautiful Range of Colors, from Elegant Peach to Winter White

Red, pink, yellow, and even purple – there's a holiday cactus for everyone

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It's almost time for Christmas cacti to take center stage with their bright, festive blooms. While you may think of the classic red Christmas cactus, these holiday houseplants actually come in a wide range of amazing colors – perfect for slotting into any decor scheme.

Christmas cactus care can be pretty particular, especially considering you need to keep your Christmas cactus in the dark for several weeks before you want it to bloom. But, when those tubular flowers finally open, it's an explosion of color that's worth the wait. Whether you opt for a red Christmas cactus from The Sill or a pink Christmas cactus from Amazon, these beauties are sure to bring some joy to your holiday celebrations and beyond. There are also some more unusual Christmas cactus plants for something less traditional. Take this peach Christmas cactus from Walmart or this purple Christmas cactus from Amazon, for example.

It's important to note the difference between Christmas cactus and Thanksgiving cactus, with the former having scalloped leaves and the latter toothed. In many cases, holiday cacti are labeled and sold as the same plant from retailers, but an observation of the leaf shape help you identify it. Plus, even if you have a Thanksgiving cactus, you can still get it to bloom for Christmas with careful care.

Here, we've gathered 12 of the most striking holiday cactus plants to shop in time for the holidays.

Don't forget to also pick up a pot for a trailing Christmas cactus to make the most of your new houseplant. Pots that hang from the ceiling (like this one from Amazon for example) allow the Christmas cacti's long stems to cascade in all their glory. It makes for an eye-catching living spectacle in your home.

There are also several Christmas cactus mistakes you should watch out for when caring for your holiday houseplant. Watering too frequently could rot its roots and stems, and placing it in a particularly dry room may cause its buds to drop off before they get the chance to open.

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Tenielle Jordison
Tenielle Jordison
Gardens Content Editor

Tenielle is a Gardens Content Editor at Homes & Gardens. She holds a qualification in MA Magazine Journalism and has over six years of journalistic experience. Before coming to Homes & Gardens, Tenielle was in the editorial department at the Royal Horticultural Society and worked on The Garden magazine. As our in-house houseplant expert, Tenielle writes on a range of solutions to houseplant problems, as well as other 'how to' guides, inspiring garden projects, and the latest gardening news. When she isn't writing, Tenielle can be found propagating her ever-growing collection of indoor plants, helping others overcome common houseplant pests and diseases, volunteering at a local gardening club, and attending gardening workshops, like a composting masterclass.