Never seen a CC (Schlumbergera x buckleyii) for sale. For some reason this year, EC's are at BBS's, readily available nationwide. Very cool! By CC, do you mean TC (Schlumbergera truncata - that stores sell 'en masse' during the holidays?) Since they are sold with labels that say "Christmas cactus," it would be natural to call them that, and one really needs the botanical name for comparing these plants. I've had an EC for about 2 years and it has bloomed numerous times, both while outside and inside, which I'm told isn't uncommon. OTOH, going by what I've read in anecdotes on these forums, since I just managed to get a cutting of CC via trade less than a year ago, would rarely bloom more than once per year. For that reason, I'd choose EC, but - why not get both and pot together if space is an issue? However, the link I've included below says TC and CC are supposed to bloom twice per year. Rare is a discussion about that happening, maybe because most peoples' plants need to come inside to much less light, IDK. I couldn't possibly choose between TC and EC, you shouldn't either. Although they are called cacti, know all 3 of these are epiphytic jungle plants, and really don't like bone-drying or baking in intense mid-day sun at all. So... you need 3 plants... Here is a link that might be useful: 3 holiday cacti, care and recognition

PR, I have been looking for both of them :) Please email me: elandme02@yahoo.com. Thank you.

Debi T.(prettyladypink), I never did get those cuttings or my check back. I know you said you had been in the hospital, but that was weeks ago and I've seen you post a few trade offers since then. I figure you have probably just forgot and then accidentally overlooked all my emails, so I thought I would post here in hopes that you would see this and it would jog your memory. If the cuttings are no longer available you could just send my money back and that would be OK.

if my cactus looked anywhere near like the final pic- I'd be thrilled Josh mentioned good and easy to find materials that will also work for your EC in re-hab phases.. Work slowly and careful while trying to FREE (find and keep as much root as you can from the soil they're in now. Roots are very thread like thin and just as flexible if found in good length. I don't think removing ALL the compacted soil wold be an ideal goal this re-pot don't worry if you cant remove it all aim to free as much root as you can with minimal damage to the plant and roots. Soaking the big box store orchid bark will also help you to break it into smaller sized pieces aim for 1/4 - 1/2 inch they also have some orchid bark with a fair amount of better sized perlite in it too. ( I close my eyes and cringe but LOL) A pinch of AV Soil suggested is a fair compromise. Keep the pot size as small as you can ( less is more in this case ) When you see exposed roots they would need and like a little wiggle room not to tight inside the pot nor to deep An AV pot is 4x4 use one if roots would fit but not become overly pot bound because roots do need to breath You'll see when and should know when its time to re size the pot and repot again to 2 inches bigger round ( and maybe more depth for rehab pot 2) Either way at second re potting removing left behind older compacted which should be a bit easier. ETA of a second re-pot depends on your cultivating practices if a few roots are growing out from bottom then it's time I think third repot should be last pot YOU may need Just in case: If it don't flower don't worry it may need to grow for a year or more flowers will eventually happen