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Dec 6, 2021 · Christmas cactuses are tropical plants rather than desert-dwelling plants. 2. It’s an epiphyte. Christmas cacti are epiphytes. An epiphyte is a plant that grows on the surface of another plant. Not to be mistaken for a parasite, epiphytes do not feed off of or harm the plant they grow from.
18 hours ago · You can identify Christmas cactus by examining the edges and tips of its stem segments. The two to three-notches or scallops tend to be more rounded than on a Thanksgiving cactus but pointier than an Easter cactus, without bristles. Its blooms are narrower than those on Easter cactus, around 1.5 inches wide.
Oct 2, 2024 · Repotting Christmas Cactus . Christmas cactus likes to be rootbound and does not have to be repotted often—every 3 to 4 years is sufficient, or when the plant starts looking ragged or you see a lot of roots growing out of the drainage holes. Frequent repotting can damage the plant and can cause it to stop blooming for a while.
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Sep 29, 2023 · Temperature: Maintain an optimal climate of 65 degrees. Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist while your plant is blooming, misting it frequently. Light: Place the cactus in an east-facing window ...
2 days ago · How to Care for Christmas Cacti. Plan to water every 2 to 3 weeks, but only water when the top one-third of the soil feels dry to the touch. For example, if the plant is in 6 inches of soil, water when the top 2 inches feel dry. (Use your finger to check!) When the soil is sufficiently dry, soak the soil until water runs through the pot’s ...
Christmas Cactus Common Problems. The Christmas Cactus is a relatively low-maintenance houseplant, but like all plants, it can experience issues if not cared for properly. Bud Drop. One of the most frustrating issues with Christmas Cactus is bud drop, where flower buds form but fall off before they bloom. There are several causes:
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Many people treat Christmas cactus like poinsettia and amaryllis: as a one-time holiday houseplant. But Christmas cactus can be kept as a houseplant year-round, and given good care, it’s a long-lasting succulent that can easily live for 20 to 30 years—even up to 100 years or more!
