This Plant Is Unlike Any Other Cactus You've Ever Cared For

(Image credit: Rachel Jacks) If you mention the Christmas cactus to friends, you're likely to hear stories of people who've had them for decades, but have never been able to get them to bloom at all, let alone near their namesake holiday. And you can't blame them, because care for this plant can be a bit confusing. With the right conditions, though, it can be a beautiful houseplant that gets passed down for generations.