Christmas Cactus

 Feed in Moderation
  • Common Name: Christmas Cactus
  • Latin Name: Schlumbergera bridgesii
  • Family Name: Cactaceae
A mild toxicity has been reported in dogs and cats that have eaten Christmas Cactus, but tortoises have a slow digestive process and are very unlikely to be affected by eating this plant, so it can be fed in moderation and always as part of a wider, varied diet.

Grown in pots as a house plant in the UK, the exotic flowers come in various shades of pink, red, yellow, peach and white.  See also Easter Cactus.
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