Christmas Cactus houseplant that provides masses of bright, colorful, long-lasting blooms during the holiday season.
Christmas Cactus blooming in November and December. Pictures showing flowers for your reference. You will receive healthy newly planted Christmas Cactus.
Plant Information
When selecting a pot for a Christmas cactus, be sure to choose one that has a drainage hole in the bottom. This helps to keep the soil from getting too wet.
Christmas cacti grow well in most potting mixes formulated for succulents. The important thing is that your potting soil drains well.
Plants should be kept in bright, indirect light. An east-facing window or a bright bathroom is ideal. Too much direct sunlight can bleach the sensitive leaves.
A daytime temperature of 70°F (21°C) and an evening temperature of 60-65°F (15-18°C) is preferred.
Christmas cacti prefer a more humid environment, which makes a bright bathroom or kitchen a good spot to keep them.
In the summer, Christmas cacti can be placed in a shady spot in the garden or on an unheated porch until temperatures get below 50°F (10°C). Keep them out of direct outdoor sunlight.
Watering
Plan to water every 2 to 3 weeks, but only water when the top one-third of the soil feels dry to the touch. For example, if the plant is in 6 inches of soil, water when the top 2 inches feel dry. (Use your finger to check!)
When the soil is sufficiently dry, soak the soil until water runs through the pot’s drainage holes. Place a tray underneath the pot to catch the water. After 10-15 minutes, discard any excess water in the tray so that the pot doesn’t sit in water.
It’s especially important to water well while the plant is flowering.