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Schlumbergera x buckleyi / "Christmas Cactus"
Schlumbergera x buckleyi / "Christmas Cactus"
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The words Christmas and Cactus on the surface don't seem to fit together, however this plant gets the nickname "Christmas Cactus" due to the fact it blooms at the beginning of the holiday season. With it's eye-catching colouring flowers, it's a fantastic addition to any living room and as an added bonus, the blooms signify a countdown to the Christmas season!
*Pot size: 10cm. Non-toxic to pets."
Did you know?
With the correct care, these plants can live for 20-30 years, potentially making them a family heirloom.
Watering
Regular watering is required between April to September to keep the soil moist but never soggy. To encourage flowering, two rest periods of reduced watering will be needed. In Autumn until the flower buds develop and then again after flowering.
Lighting
These plants like indirect or filtered light. Unlike other cacti, they dislike full sun or very high temperatures. During spring and summer, warmer temperatures are preferred and during flowering season, this plant may require slightly cooler temperatures.
Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves. Collections or 'mixed' listings for plants will be selected dependant on availability and carefully hand-picked to ensure their quality.
