Thanksgiving Cactus 'Gold Charm' (Schlumbergera truncata): A Holiday Bloomer with Golden Flowers

The Thanksgiving Cactus 'Gold Charm' is a stunning cultivar of Schlumbergera truncata, the species known for blooming in late November. This selection boasts large, tubular flowers in a rare, warm golden-yellow hue—a departure from the typical pink, red, or white.

Holiday Bloom Cycle

Like other holiday cacti, 'Gold Charm' has flattened, segmented stems (cladodes) with pointed, claw-like teeth (hence "Crab Cactus"). It is an epiphytic cactus native to Brazilian rainforests. Flower buds form in response to shortening days and cool nights in autumn. The blooms appear at the stem tips and last for several weeks.

Care for Reblooming

Provide bright, indirect light and a well-drained, organic-rich mix. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. To trigger flowering, give 12–14 hours of darkness and temperatures of 50–55°F (10–13°C) for 6–8 weeks in fall. Avoid moving the plant once buds form. 'Gold Charm' is a rewarding houseplant that brightens the winter season with its unusual golden flowers.