![]() The plant you will receive is growing in a 2. Blooms between Thanksgiving and ChristmasĪ plant to pass on from generation to generation The cactus should be repotted every 2 to 3 years depending on how depleted the soil is. As new growth appears in the spring, put a diluted solution of liquid houseplant fertilizer 2 to 3 weeks after the start of the new growth. You' ll also find that the plant will bloom better next year if it is trimmed. After the Christmas cactus is done blooming you can prune it to encourage new growth. Once the buds form they can take from 10 to 12 weeks to fully bloom. Start the dark period in early September. Allow at least 14 hours of total darkness for the plant at night and sun during the day, until the buds begin to form. but you are more likely to find Schlumbergera truncata for sale in stores. Cut back on the watering leaving the soil only partly moist. If your Christmas cactus is not blooming, it may not be getting proper care. In order to ensure your plant will bloom in time for Christmas, you will need to give the plant a rest period. If you can't find any that is made for cactus you can mix two parts regular potting soil with one part coarse sand. Then do not water again until the top half of the soil feels dry to the touch again. Drain off any excess water that accumulates on the bottom. Then water the plant until the soil is saturated. The best way to be sure your plant is getting just the right amount of water is to wait until the soil is dry on the top and still a bit moist toward the bottom. Place in a sunny location while indoors and if outdoors during the summer, find a place that has a sun/shade mix to prevent the plant from getting burned. Keep them away from heaters, fireplaces, radiators, furnace ducts, and other heat sources. They require sunlight and the blooms last longer with cooler temperatures. The flowers bloom once a year and come in shades of fuchsia, yellow, salmon, pink, white, orange, red, and sometimes will even have a combination of the colors. We include shipping box warmers at no charge as needed.The Christmas cactus (Zygocactus) is native to the South American jungles. ![]() Our plants include detailed care instructions as well as our Houseplant Best Practices guide, with information on how to repot, seasonal care and more! Plants will be budded or already in bloom. No two plants are alike, and yours will have its own bloom color, unique shape, size and personality expect this natural variation from the photos. You'll get a healthy Holiday Cactus that meets our rigorous quality standards in a 4" nursery pot – terracotta pot sold separately. To initiate the production of flower buds in the fall, expose the plant for 16 hours of dark and 8 hours of light for at least 8 days. Considerations: Schlumbergera produce flowers in cool temps with a short days.Water when the top 1-2" of soil feels dry to the touch Light: Prefers bright, indirect light, but tolerates lower light.A quintessential holiday plant, these jungle cacti are famed for their showy blooms which appear like clockwork each holiday season – which is why members of the genus are broadly referred to as Christmas Cactus or Thanksgiving Cactus. With some species blooming earlier, around Thanksgiving, and others a bit later at the winter holidays, Schlumbergera brings much needed warmth and color to the home as the seasons change. ![]() Schlumbergera is a small genus of epiphytic cacti native to coastal Brazil.
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