When I went to college, my mother gave me a clipping of the Christmas cactus that was in our house. Her cactus was from a clipping of her mother's. So I have kept this cactus plant alive for years now. It has only bloomed twice that I can think of though and it is in desperate need of a new pot as it has grown so much. They are supposed to bloom every year - around Christmas time.

Fran gave me a clipping of her Christmas cactus awhile back. Her cactus was from her daughter when she was in grade school. I remember visiting their house over the years and watching this little plant grow into a monster of a plant. It always had the biggest leaves and the prettiest flowers. Well this week, my little plant flowered. I can see 2 other buds that will flower soon too. I hope to keep this one alive as well. I love these plants but especially because they are originally from other people!

 This is my Christmas cactus that needs a new pot!