How To Care For A Christmas Cactus Plant

Press the seed into the soil without covering it or sprinkle a thin layer of vermiculite on top.

How to care for a christmas cactus plant. About Christmas CactiUnlike other cacti the Christmas cactus Schlumbergera x buckleyi and its relatives dont live in hot arid environments such as deserts or plains. You can place plants in a dark closet from 8 pm-8 am each night for 6-8 weeks or until you see buds forming. Plant the seeds in moist sphagnum peat moss and vermiculite loamy compost or cactus mix.

15-21 C with average to high humidity levels. A room with a humidifier is ideal. Place the cactus in an east-facing window.

Although the Christmas cactus sometimes has a somewhat dusty image it can still be found in many apartments. The most important thing is. Like most plants Christmas cacti do need some form of plant food but not as often as some plants.

Soggy soil may result in rot a fungal disease that is usually deadly. They are cactus after all. During the flowering period the Christmas cactus is happy about a regular portion of liquid fertilizer for cacti.

It is important to keep the soil of your Christmas cactus moist but not overwatered. You can also use sand or small stones in the base of the pot to help with drainage. You can soak its soil until the water runs through the drainage holes of its container.

The Christmas cactus is a very popular houseplantand for good reason. In addition fertilize the plant with a monthly application of a magnesium sulfate solution at a ratio of 1 teaspoon to 1 gallon of water but dont apply the same week you add the plant food. Cover the pot with clear plastic wrap or enclose it in a clear plastic bag to moisten the growing environment.