The leaf edge of the Christmas Cactus has serration, which looks like the small claw of the crab and has obvious protuberance. Its blade edge is green, and the blade is thin. However, the leaf edge of pseudoepiphyllum was relatively smooth and curved, without obvious protuberance. And its leaf margin is purplish brown, and thicker
The flower of Christmas Cactus has a long stamen, which can extend beyond the petals and make people clearly see. Its petals will roll up, very distinctive. And the pistil of false Epiphyllum is relatively short, the flower that looks like bowl lotus, in the inside of the flower commonly, won't stretch out petal outside..
