Christmas Cactus, Schlumbergera (Any Color) - Succulent Plant

Christmas cacti can live for 20 to 30 years.

Christmas cactus will bloom in the winter season.

Reduce/Limit Watering reduce the amount of water you are giving your Christmas Cactus. Wait until the top inch of soil around the succulent is dry before watering it, and then you only want to give it enough water to get the soil slightly damp. Place it in darkness for 12-14 hours a day (overnight) For the rest of the day it is OK to place the plant in bright (4-6) hrs, indirect light. Reduce Environment Temperature The third step is to keep the Christmas Cactus cool, you want the temperature to average out to about 10-12 degrees C. across the day. So make sure the location where you are keeping your plant is within this temperature range.

Christmas cactus can propagate through cuttings. Take cuttings of one to four segments and let them sit in a cool, dry place for two to four days. Plant an inch deep in new soil which is rich in organic content and well-drained, preferably a sand or peat mix. Water sparingly until roots or new growth develops, then water as normal when the upper layer of the soil feels (3-4 inches) dry to touch.

Christmas cactus blooms in the winter season(October to January).

Yes, Christmas cactus likes direct bright sunlight.

Yes, you can grow Christmas cactus outside where it will get direct bright sunlight (4-6 hrs) or it will also tolerate indirect brigt light.

If you are pruning a Christmas cactus to reduce its size, you can remove up to one-third of the plant per year. If you are trimming Christmas cactus plants to make them grow in more fully, you only need to trim the end one to two segments from the stems.

Water when the upper layer of the soil (3-4)feels dry to touch. Check the moisture in the soil before watering it, Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water. Do not overwater the plant.

It will also grow indoor or outdoor where bright (4-6) hrs, indirect bright light is available.

Yes, you can grow Christmas cactus outside where it will get direct bright light (4-6 hrs).

Yes, Christmas cactus require plant food so Feed monthly during regular watering from late winter to late summer.

Christmas cactus is a small genus of cacti, popularly grown for its colorful flowers.

Christmas cactus is a tropical type plant, not quite as drought tolerant as its desert relatives and, in fact, may drop flower buds if the soil gets too dry.

Yes, Christmas cactus can be planted outside in cooler zones.

The Christmas cactus needs well-draining soil with a pH between 5.5 to 6.2, such as the acidic type of potting mix formulated for cacti and citrus trees, which contains peat moss, bark and sand.

For Cactus/Succulents Find Right Size Pot for Cactus/Succulents. When its time to repot a cactus, look for a container thats about 2 inches (5 cm) larger than the one the cactus is currently in. Make the potting mix - Contents: Sand (50%), and anyone of the following in 50 % amount Perlite / Vermiculite / Cocopeat (50%). Place a small amount of soil mix in the bottom of the new container. Carefully set the Cactus /Succulents in the new container. If the bottom of the Cactus /Succulents is not level with the rim of the pot, remove it and add a little more soil. Keep doing this until the Succulent is level with the rim. Water- Water the plant thoroughly. Keep a day after repotting and then water. Use care when watering, since overwatering is one of the biggest problems with Succulents. Let the soil dry out completely between watering, avoid overwatering.