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Water a flowering holiday cactus when the top of the soil is dry to the touch, and allow excess water to freely drain away from the root zone—don’t let it stand in water in a saucer or pot cover.
During the blooming period of most flowers, including Christmas cactus, you should water more frequently to encourage growth. The cactus will use more water in flower production, so monitor the ...
Overall, Christmas cacti aren’t fussy plants and can stay in their pots for years. In fact, they tend to bloom better when somewhat root-bound. Read on to learn everything you need to know in ...
Pot your Christmas cactus in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Apply fertilizer during the spring and summer months. Prune the plant immediately following its growing season to prep for the next ...
Night-blooming cereus is the common name referring to many flowering ceroid cacti that bloom at night. The flowers are short lived, and some of these species, such as Selenicereus grandiflorus , bloom only once a year, for a single night, [ 1 ] though most put out multiple flowers over several weeks, each of which opens for only a single night.
Christmas cactus is a popular houseplant to keep during the holiday season. But what some people don't know is that this plant can last for decades when properly cared for.
We estimate it to be nearly 100 years old. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.66.79.79 12:08, 1 July 2009 (UTC) The very old plants called "Christmas cactus" are almost certainly specimens of the plant now called Schlumbergera × buckleyi or Schlumbergera Buckleyi Group, if not the actual cultivar S. 'Buckleyi'.
After the gentle removal of your plant, massage the roots to remove old soil, then place it inside the new container so the "top of the root ball is about an inch (2.5 cm.) below the rim of the ...