Plantae refers to the plant kingdom.
A Christmas Cactus is a type of cactus and it is a plant because it has the following characteristics common to all plants.
Eukaryotic cells
Photosynthetic
Multicellular
Sexually reproducing
Life History involves an alternation of a haploid phase (Gametophyte) with a diploid phase (Sporophyte)
Why is a christmas cactus a plantae?
The term Plantae is the Latin name for the plant kingdom. Sometimes referred to as Kingdom Plantae. Since Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is a plant, it would belong in this kingdom. Hope this helps.
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