How to Draw a Christmas Cactus
Are you ready to learn how to draw a Christmas cactus? This lesson will take about thirty minutes. You will start by creating the outlines of the cactus and its beautiful flowers. Once you have the shapes down, you will add some colorful shading to give your drawing depth. Christmas cactus plants have colorful, saturated flowers which will make for a beautiful drawing on paper!
I’ll guide you through outlining the main parts, like the spiky leaves and the colorful blooms. Remember, this is your chance to explore different colors if you want! Let’s focus on improving your drawing skills together.
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
As you follow along with this lesson, you’ll be amazed at how quickly your Christmas cactus will appear on the paper! Pay close attention to how the shapes relate to one another in size as we go along. This will help you understand how to create a balanced and pleasing drawing. Trust yourself, you have the ability to make this plant look fantastic! Enjoy the process and have some fun!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Plant Pot
Begin by drawing a rectangular rim for the plant pot. Then, add two vertical lines to outline the main body of the pot.
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Add the Saucer
Add a thin saucer beneath the pot.
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Form the Stem Segments
Form a series of bumpy, jointed stem segments dangling out of the pot. Make sure to erase overlapping lines.
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Draw a Flower
At the tip of the stem, form the layered petals of a Christmas cactus flower.
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Add More Stem Segments
Add more stem segments dangling out of the pot. Then, draw flowers at the tips.
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Outline the Base of the Stems
Add more stem segments dangling out of the pot. Then, draw flowers at the tips.
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Outline the Base of the Stems
Draw the woody base of the cactus stems.
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Outline the Central Ridges
Add a line along the center of each stem segment to outline its ridged texture.
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Color the Christmas Cactus Drawing
First, fill the pot with orange and the saucer with brown. Next, shade the stem segments with bright green and the base stems with dark brown. Then, color the flowers with shades of pink.
How to Draw a Christmas Cactus PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is a handy resource for learning how to draw a Christmas cactus. If you download it, you’ll find a coloring page at the end with just the outlines for you to fill in!