Christmas Cactus

Bring festive colour and natural cheer indoors with our beautiful Christmas Cactus plants. Known botanically as Schlumbergera, these easy-care houseplants bloom with bright, tubular flowers right through the winter months — just in time for the holidays. With their trailing stems and glossy green leaves, Christmas cacti add life and warmth to shelves, windowsills, or hanging displays. Perfect for gifting or brightening your own home, these long-lived plants return with stunning blooms year after year.

Plant Highlights

  • Beautiful Christmas cactus plants that flower in winter
  • Vibrant blooms in shades of red, white, and purple
  • Easy to care for and ideal for beginners
  • Perfect for bright windowsills, tables, or festive displays
  • Fast UK delivery

Varieties Available

Our collection of Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) plants includes:

  • Christmas Cactus – White Flowers – Elegant, star-shaped blooms that brighten any room.
  • Christmas Cactus – Red Flower – Festive and bold blossoms for instant holiday colour.
  • Christmas Cactus – 3 Plant Mix – A trio of mixed colours to create a vibrant display.
  • Christmas Cactus – Purple Flowers – Unique, with deep pinkish-purple blooms.

Whether you call it a Christmas cactus or an Xmas cactus, this festive favourite makes a wonderful gift or a cheerful addition to your home during the darker months. Easy to care for and reliably beautiful, it’s a plant that truly shines when the season turns.

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Why Choose a Christmas Cactus from Carbeth Plants During This Festive Season

We specialise in houseplants that flourish in real homes, especially through the cooler months when indoor colour matters most. We grow each Christmas cactus plant with care. The ones with strong potential are then cautiously delivered to settle into their new home.

  • Grown by experienced UK growers for dependable winter flowering
  • Hand-checked for health, shape, and early bud formation
  • Packed securely so plants arrive undamaged and ready to display
  • Easy-care varieties suitable for beginners and seasoned indoor gardeners
  • Clear care instructions included with every order

If you're buying as a gift, a Christmas cactus offers beauty, longevity, and a joyful surprise when buds open in December.

Seasonal Interest: Colour When You Need It Most

Christmas cacti are treasured for the way they mark the turning of the year. Their flowering cycle brings brightness during the darker months and subtle growth through the seasons.

  • Spring: New growth begins, with fresh segmented pads forming at the tips.
  • Summer: Plants rest and build energy. This is when flower buds quietly begin to develop.
  • Autumn: Cooler nights encourage budding. Small buds appear and slowly prepare to open.
  • Winter: Full flowering around Christmas. The indoor looks vibrant with colours.

With steady light and simple care, a Christmas cactus rewards you with blooms year after year.

How to Grow and Care for Christmas Cactus Plants

Christmas cactus trees are among the easiest indoor plants for UK homes, especially for anyone who wants gentle winter colour without fussy care routines.

  • Light: Place in bright, indirect light. A north or east-facing windowsill is ideal.
  • Watering: Water when the top of the compost feels dry. Avoid keeping the soil moist or soggy.
  • Humidity: Christmas cacti enjoy slightly humid air, so that occasional misting can help in heated rooms.
  • Feeding: Use a balanced liquid feed every few weeks from spring to late summer.
  • Repotting: Repot every couple of years in a slightly snug pot with free-draining houseplant compost.

With gentle attention, your Christmas cactus will continue to grow more beautiful each winter.

Our Quality Promise and UK Delivery

Every Christmas cactus is inspected, carefully wrapped, and dispatched quickly so it reaches you in excellent condition.

  • Fast, reliable UK delivery
  • Free delivery on qualifying orders
  • Secure packaging that protects buds and stems
  • Fresh, healthy plants grown by trusted UK nurseries

Whether you are looking for a red Christmas cactus, white or a puple one, order today from Carbeth Plants and receive a beautiful cactus that's ready to thrive, bloom, and brighten your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

They are most widely available in late autumn and early winter because they naturally bloom during this period. Quality plants are grown seasonally, so good specimens sell quickly.
Yes - they are low-maintenance, live for decades, and add cheerful colour indoors. They are also non-toxic to pets, which makes them suitable for most households. Also, these cacti are absolutely ideal Christmas decorations for your home.
A bright spot with indirect light works best. You should avoid direct sunlight or cold draughts. A lightly warm windowsill is a great choice.
Most bloom once a year in winter, though some well-established plants may produce a second flush in early spring if conditions are perfect.
Absolutely. They are indoor plants that thrive in typical UK home conditions with steady warmth and indirect light.