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title: "does anyone know if this is a christmas cactus, false christmas…"
description: "does anyone know if this is a christmas cactus, false christmas cactus, easter cactus, or false easter cactus? they're so hard to tell apart but now that it's…"
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community: "Plant Identification"
author: "Ava"
published: "2024-12-24T15:39:38.146271Z"
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# does anyone know if this is a christmas cactus, false christmas…

_Posted by Ava on 2024-12-24_

does anyone know if this is a christmas cactus, false christmas cactus, easter cactus, or false easter cactus? they're so hard to tell apart but now that it's flowering i thought it would be easier, thanks!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/verwdD5rVOnTOYqfxs-9C7x2e4ActgheCLOtpJrq5pc/A6EZ_q5ORny78j4oePP8lg.webp?size=large)

## 9 comments

### Mosstachio commented on 2024-12-29

That one is definitely a thanksgiving. The key differences are the shape and size of the serrations on the leaf sides.

### Auxsman commented on 2025-11-13

The sharp points lead me to believe thanksgiving as well!

### Robert commented on 2026-03-16

Nice one

### Granny commented on 2026-03-27

Wow, all this time I labeled my plant as a Christmas cactus.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/UNKKH5dCPR48h61OY0zeRO15fN7oMgP_uPPxT2BTP8w/vAiNz2_LS3KOqjqyKI32uQ.webp?size=large)

### Granny commented on 2026-03-27

Picture was taken in December. Last year it bloomed in November and December. Kinda looking like it may bloom again now, with the steams turning dark red.

### Granny commented on 2026-03-27

It overdue a new pot, but I’m afraid it will die when I repot it. Any suggestions???

#### Ava replied on 2026-03-30

definitely take propagations before repotting it just in case so u can still keep some 😁 otherwise just keep a close eye on it right after it being repotted for a week or two just in case 👍

#### Granny replied on 2026-04-12

Thanks, I’m afraid to repot it now😟. It’s dropping branches now, something needs to be done. Think I’ll move it from inside to the porch since it has gotten warm here.

### Granny commented on 2026-03-30

Thanks, I’ve got to do some research on propagation.

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