I post a photo of this Christmas cactus every year, but it's so flippin' gorgeous I can't help myself! And this year it is even dressed up - when I saw this Mexican painted pot in a store last spring I knew I had to have it for my cactus. And then I had to paint the table to match. And then I painted the arch outside, too.
What would you do for your favourite house plant?
Every time I see your Christmas cactus I want one! And check out that new pot, it's gorgeous! Maybe this will be the year...
My favorite plant got new soil AND a new pot this fall. Okay it's because I knocked it over smashing the pot and spilling dirt everywhere (and breaking off a bunch of big leaves). I think it is called a monstera. Anyway, it has huge leaves, has been around for about 15 years (really!!) and I love it!
Posted by: Paula H. | October 30, 2012 at 09:39 AM
You should get one (a Christmas cactus) - they are super easy to grow if you have a sunny window!
Too bad about breaking your pot - perhaps it was not an accident but a subconscious effort to get a new pot? ;-)
Janice
Posted by: Calgary Garden Coach | October 30, 2012 at 04:10 PM
Oh wow! Yours sure flowers early. Mine just had its tiny buds appear last week. Yours sure is full and beautiful! How old is it?
Posted by: Jeff | October 31, 2012 at 08:38 AM
Thanks Jeff! Let's see, I've lost track, but it's got to be about 10-12 years old or so. It is in a very sunny, southwest-facing window and is obviously very happy there!
Enjoy your flowers when they open,
Janice
Posted by: Calgary Garden Coach | October 31, 2012 at 10:25 AM
It's a beauty all right, reminds me of my Moms. I don't have very many houseplants as I never have enough time to care for them properly, but this is tempting!
Posted by: sensible gardening | November 09, 2012 at 09:30 AM
I love, LOve, LOVE your cactus, pot, stand, and the outside! Amazingly creative and inspiring!
We have 2 cacti of 2 different colours in 2 different locations in the house. The deep pink one is by where our kids like to play and so I end up with a lot of broken branches. Whenever the branches are bit larger I stick them in the pot of the lighter pink and more sheltered cactus and now it is starting to shape up as I pictured it (long time ago). I like it, but the timing of the blooming of the two types is slightly different, so there is only a short time when they both bloom beautifully. Looking forward to this getting larger and more intertwined.
Posted by: Maggie | November 12, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Hi sensible, if you have a sunny window, a christmas cactus will not require very much care!
Hi Maggie! Your cactus is beautiful, too, thanks for sending a photo. I think yours is just as creative and inspiring, actually! If it were in a blue pot, it would be perfect! ;-)
Janice
Posted by: Calgary Garden Coach | November 14, 2012 at 05:48 AM
This christmas cactus is really beautiful!I love all the flowery and trees stuffs!I must say that you are truly gifted!Loved the post!
Posted by: broad beans | January 08, 2013 at 01:09 AM