The cactus, scientifically known as Selenicereus grandiflorus, has other names—Queen of the Night, night-blooming cereus—and most of the year it just looks like a knotty mess.

Once you've established how to get a Christmas cactus to flower, you'll know when it will be set to bloom and ...

The saguaro cactus blossom is Arizona's state flower. Why is the saguaro blossom Arizona's state flower? Arizona has about 51 native cactus species, but the saguaro is likely the most well-known.

Poinsettias aren't the only flowers of Christmas. Here are some others that are also perfect for the holiday. ... The Christmas cactus. Also discovered in the 1800s was the Christmas cactus.

Flowers of Christmas cactus sometimes drop off when the plant is moved to a new environment... or when it's being hit with a cold draft or drying blast from a nearby heat vent.