Christmas Cactus
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- 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.
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.