what is the difference between christmas cactus and thanksgiving cactus?
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The difference between the three cacti is found in the shape of the leaves. The Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumgera truncata) has very pointed and claw shaped projections on the edges of the leaf. The Christmas cactus (Schlumgera bridgesti) has leaf projections which are more scalloped or tear drop shaped.
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Thanksgiving dinner takes place on Thanksgiving Day, which falls on November, whereas Christmas dinner takes place on either Christmas Eve or the evening of the Christmas Day. ... Thanksgiving dinner usually involves roasted turkey as the main dish; however, the main dish in a Christmas dinner is not necessarily turkey.
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The Christmas cactus (Schlumgera bridgesti) has leaf projections which are more scalloped or tear drop shaped. The Easter cactus (Rhipsalidopsis gaertnerrii) has very rounded edges which are centralized on the leaf. All of these three cacti are known as short day plants.
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Russ Kleinman at Western New Mexico University. Prickly Pear Cactus, or Nopal as they are known in Mexico, belong to the genus Opuntia, of which there are over 200 different species distributed throughout North, Central, and South America. More than 100 species are known from Mexico alone.
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Non-toxic succulents include Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera truncata), which has leaf-like flattened stems and conspicuous, bright-colored flowers in winter.
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Although Christmas cactus requires more moisture than its desert cousins, too much water can cause the plant to rot – a common cause for leaves dropping from Christmas cactus. ... Poorly-drained soil – If your Christmas cactus leaves are falling off, it may also be caused by soil that is too dense or compacted.
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The main difference in regard to flavor is their level of sweetness. Snow peas are a slightly tender — yet crisp — sweet pea. Sugar snap peas are also tender yet crisp but tend to have a sweeter flavor profile, as they're crossed with the garden pea. In fact, they're often considered the most flavorful variety of pea.
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"The prickly pear cactuses in your yard are edible, but the pads are at their best in the spring. Canned nopales also are available. Be sure to wash off the juices before using them. Not surprisingly, the first step for fresh pads is removing the needles.
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Opuntia, commonly called prickly pear, is a genus in the cactus family, Cactaceae. Prickly pears are also known as tuna (fruit), sabra, nopal (paddle, plural nopales) from the Nahuatl word nōpalli for the pads, or nostle, from the Nahuatl word nōchtli for the fruit; or paddle cactus.
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Unlike actual cactus, the Christmas cactus isn't completely drought tolerant. It needs watering but, like a succulent, it can store water in its leaves.
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The main difference is in the sugar. Caramel is often made with granulated sugar, while butterscotch is made with brown sugar. Butterscotch candies are often harder than caramel candies, which are often chewy and soft. Both are incredibly sweet and can benefit from a pinch or two of sea salt.
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Christmas Moss is a great alternative to Java Moss due to it's unique shape. As the name references, this moss is named after common holiday conifer trees due to its thicker and triangular shape. ... Christmas Moss tends to grow slower than Java Moss and will take sometime to adjust to a new aquarium setting.
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The Christmas cactus is non-toxic to people or pets. The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera sp.) is an easy-to-care-for cactus that blooms around the holidays.
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Christmas Cactus (which actually isn't even a cactus) isn't toxic to pets, but the fibrous material can cause digestion issues if your pet chews on it.
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Cactuses grow in coastal areas, low deserts, high deserts, mountains and other places. Many cactus species can tolerate cold temperatures, although some can't tolerate winter moisture. The lowest temperature a cactus can survive, depends on the species.
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The main differences between Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes are that Souplantation uses china dishes, real glass glasses and modern cutlery. Sweet Tomatoes uses good quality and colorful melamine dishes, basic cutlery and plastic glasses.
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Cacti generally have thick herbaceous or woody chlorophyll-containing stems. Cacti can be distinguished from other succulent plants by the presence of areoles, small cushionlike structures with trichomes (plant hairs) and, in almost all species, spines or barbed bristles (glochids).