Schlumbergera Bridgesii, commonly known as Christmas Cactus, blooms for a long time indoors with some of the most exotic-looking flowers in the plant kingdom. This cactus is a very popular plant, but most people are not aware of its special needs. Not all cacti are native to arid desert climates and require infrequent, sparse watering. The Christmas cactus actually calls the tropical rainforest home, and thus needs watering when the top inch of soil in the container feels dry to the touch.

Christmas cactus requires direct sunlight, but take precautions against the burning midday summer sun.