The genus Schlumbergera consists of 9 species of bushy, perennial cacti. They produce showy, colourful flowers with different lengths of petals from the tips of the stems. These may be red, pink, orange, yellow, white or some shade in-between. As such, they provide a wonderful Christmas display and are an ideal Christmas gift. The plant is often grown as a houseplant in a well-lit spot out of direct sunlight, ideally with some humidity (as these epiphytic species grow without the need of soil substrate on coastal rocks and trees around Mexico). The humidity can be improved by placing plants on stone or pebble trays filled with water.