Zygocactus 'Christmas Cactus'

Botanical: Schlumbergera x buckleyi

Common: Zygocactus, Christmas Cactus

• Light: Bright Indirect
• Ideal Temperature: 60-70°F
• Humidity: Medium
• Water: When the top inch of soil is dry
• Fertilize: Every 6-8 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
• Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix

• To get your Christmas Cactus to bloom, provide it with shorter day as it is a short-day plant, meaning it requires long nights to trigger blooming. Also provide a slight drop in temperature to encourage the plant to bloom.

• Member of the Cactaceae family, also commonly known as the Cactus family, which is a large family of flowering plants that includes over 1,860 species.
• The Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera spp.) is native to the cloud forests of southeastern Brazil.

• The Christmas Cactus is a popular, winter-flowering houseplant native to Brazil. Unlike many other cacti, Christmas Cacti don't thrive in arid conditions. Their vibrant flowers bring a pop of color during the winter months, making them a holiday favorite. To encourage blooming, expose the plant to cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours for at least 6 weeks. The Christmas Cactus is not a true cactus; it's actually a type of succulent. The plant is named for its tendency to bloom around the Christmas holiday season.
• With proper care, a Christmas Cactus can live for several decades and is often passed down through generations.