Plants may drop buds if temperatures are too high or humidity too low. They may not flower if temperatures are too high for long periods. Falling or yellow leaves may result if plants are too dry or they get too much sunlight. Low humidity and too much water can stimulate root rot. The Christmas cactus has smaller, smooth-edged stems.
Thanksgiving cacti have segments with toothed or jagged edges.
Flowers appear earlier under natural light conditions than those on S. x buckleyi . Many cultivars are available. Easter cactus bears flowers at the stem joints and at the ends. They should to be treated the same as other holiday cacti but at different times of the year. The resting period for this group is from December through late March when plants should be kept cool and dry until the flower buds form.