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Thanksgiving cactus
Schlumbergera truncata
Thanksgiving cactus is considered non-toxic to cats. Its colorful holiday blooms can brighten your home, although nibbling may still upset a stomach.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Schlumbergera truncata only. Check the botanical name; a photo cannot establish the identity of your plant.
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Schlumbergera truncata — Schlumbergera truncata, Thanksgiving Cactus, houseplant view
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Schlumbergera truncata
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Schlumbergera truncata only. Check the botanical name; a photo cannot establish the identity of your plant.
- Light
- Bright indirect light
Bright light with protection from strong summer sun.
- Watering
Keep the mix moist but never waterlogged; avoid overwatering.
- Temperature
- Growing range: 70–80°F / 21–27°C
A growing range of 70–80°F is described; cool-night bloom treatment is not the everyday range.
- Humidity
Prefers humid conditions.
- Potting
- A freely draining cactus or succulent mix suited to an epiphytic cactus.
- Through the year
- Feed during spring growth, reduce feeding in fall, and repot only when needed. It tolerates a slightly snug pot.
Growing-guide sources
- Schlumbergera truncata ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
Schlumbergera truncata only. Check the botanical name; a photo cannot establish the identity of your plant.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-17. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.
Sources & review
- Thanksgiving cactus: source assessment ↗Veterinary Poisons Information Service · Accessed
Listed by the source as Schlumbergera species. VPIS covers Schlumbergera species; NC State identifies S. truncata. Keep separate from the existing Christmas cactus hybrid and Easter cactus. ASPCA Christmas Cactus names S. bridgesii and is not an exact source for this species.
- Schlumbergera truncata ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
- Thanksgiving cactus: source assessment ↗Veterinary Poisons Information Service · Accessed 2026-10-16
Safety last reviewed .