Chirtsmas Cactus Schlumbergera - Mixed

Pot Size - 9cm

Schlumbergera – Christmas Cactus

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The Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera spp.) is a festive favourite, known for its cascading stems and bursts of bright, tubular flowers that bloom around the holiday season. Unlike desert cacti, it originates from tropical forests, where it grows as an epiphyte, making it more tolerant of humidity and indirect light.

Key Features:

✔ Produces vibrant flowers in shades of red, pink, or white around Christmas

✔ Trailing stems – perfect for hanging baskets or shelves

✔ Easy-care, long-lived plant that can be passed down for generations

✔ Blooms annually with the right care

✔ Pet-friendly and non-toxic

Care Instructions

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; avoid harsh midday sun

• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist, letting the top layer dry slightly between waterings

• Humidity: Enjoys moderate to high humidity – mist or place near other plants

• Soil: Best in a well-draining cactus or epiphyte mix

• Feeding: Fertilise every 4 weeks in spring and summer; use a high-potassium feed before blooming

• Temperature: Thrives at 15–24°C; cooler nights (10–15°C) can encourage blooming

• Growth: Cascading habit, trailing 30–60 cm

🌿 Tip: To trigger winter flowers, provide shorter daylight hours and slightly cooler nights in autumn.