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title: "Can anyone tell me which cactus this is please?"
description: "Can anyone tell me which cactus this is please?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/8SY4c6tEEXCH1yFmu1orPB"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Nichole"
published: "2025-10-04T01:03:26.913615Z"
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# Can anyone tell me which cactus this is please?

_Posted by Nichole on 2025-10-04_

Can anyone tell me which cactus this is please?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/3iVvg1OQ67GDhWDx3h7DLCefZMOUZ6S2nadBjRdJ6JI/XHNj_o0NQjmcvt1L2MPUwQ.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### David commented on 2025-10-04

Looks like an Easter cactus

### The leafy Angel commented on 2025-10-04

Found this to help me figure it out

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/TdyIxDVsDlRi2QVp6XUlimGyahqHKNiKn2AAmdu8JLg/7zVzmqZ9ShO2XWDl0zbUfw.webp?size=large)

#### Nichole replied on 2025-10-04

So I've got a Christmas cactus by looks of those

#### The leafy Angel replied on 2025-10-05

Yes that’s what I would say

### Bb commented on 2025-10-05

Looks like a false Christmas cactus :)

### Newbie 101 commented on 2025-10-05

Looks like it is an Easter Cactus

🐣 Easter Cactus  
Distinct Characteristics: Smooth edged stem segments often with tiny bristles at nodes, and Starburst shape flowers.

🦃 Thanksgiving Cactus (False Christmas Cactus)  
Distinct Characteristic: Jagged stem segments with 2-4 sharp points

🎄 Christmas Cactus  
Distinct Characteristic: Rounded smooth edged stem segments

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