Succulent Zygo Cactus Christmas

Botanical Name

Schlumbergera truncata

Common Names

Zygocactus, Christmas Cactus

Zygocactus also known as Thanksgiving cactus, holiday cactus, or crab cactus. The crab name refers to the leaf-shaped stem segments that have curved, pointed teeth or claws along the edges. The Easter cactus (Schlumbergera buckleyi) has rounded edges on its leaf segments.