what does a christmas cactus look like before it blooms

A Christmas cactus is a beautiful plant with dark green leaves and bright red or pink flowers. Before it blooms, it looks like a typical cactus with spiny leaves and a small stem. It may have some buds that are starting to form, but they won't bloom until later in the season. If you keep the cactus in a sunny spot and water it regularly, the buds will turn into beautiful flowers in time for the holidays.