“Rød kaktus,” between late 19th c. and 1933, by Inga Breder, via Preus Museum Commons on flickr.
The small Schlumbergera genus of plants is native to the coastal mountains of southeast Brazil. By 1860, a number of its cultivars were being sold in England for indoor winter color.
Today, they are commonly called Christmas cactus — or Cacto de Navidad (Spanish), Cactus de Noël (French), and Weihnachtskaktus (German).
The photographer, Inga Breder, was born in Bodø, Norway, in 1855. As an adult she lived in Oslo and became an amateur photographer, competing in and judging competitions.
Merry Christmas!
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I wish you a happy Christmas and look forward to seeing your new garden unfold under your care. There will be a garden?
I hope so, although I will probably enjoy a few months of garden tourism before breaking ground. I’m having to think about what makes a good winter garden after several years of green and flowers in January.
Wonderful photograph, isn’t it? Made more interesting without the red. Have a happy holiday.
You too!!
wow !!!!! beautiful !!!!
Thanks! Happy holidays!