Category: Cacti & Succulents
Tag: Birthdays, New items
Pot Size: 9cm
The Christmas cactus is a long lived plant with flat, segmented stems This popular, winter-flowering houseplant makes a great addition to nearly any indoor setting.
Plant Care Tips:
Light: Partial sun/Indirect bright light
Water: Place your finger 2 inches into the soil; if it’s dry to touch, water it thoroughly(Not to overwater)
Fertilizer: once a month with a diluted water-soluble fertilizer. Stop feeding once you see flower buds forming, which is often in late summer or early fall. You can restart monthly feedings once the plant blooms.
Soil: Well-draining potting mix
Plant care
Light
Schlumbergera thrives well in bright indirect Light. Direct sunlight can easily burn their leaves.
Water
Apply water only when the soil is 2 inches dry from the surface. Excess water can be detrimental.
Soil
The Soil need to be fertile and well drained where there is no water logging. Fertile soil rich in humus can be prepared.
Fertilizer
This plant needs to be fertilized during the sprig time when it has drop its flowers,after the flowering. Fertilization can be done using organic compost, vermicompost or synthetic fertilizers like N: P: K using a low dose diluted mixture.