Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) – Bushy pot

Description

🌵 Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) Care Guide

Perfect Winter Bloomer for Indoor Spaces

🌞 Light

• Prefers bright, indirect sunlight
• Avoid strong direct sun (can scorch leaves)
• Ideal near east or north-facing windows

💧 Watering

• Water when top 2–3 cm soil feels dry
• Keep soil slightly moist, not soggy
• Reduce watering in winter after flowering

🌱 Soil

• Use well-draining potting mix
• Best mix: Cocopeat + garden soil + perlite/sand
• Pot must have drainage holes

🌡 Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 18°C – 26°C
• Likes cool nights (15°C–18°C) for blooming
• Enjoys high humidity (mist lightly if air is dry)

🌸 Flowering Tips

To encourage blooms:
✔ Give 12–14 hours of darkness daily for 4–6 weeks
✔ Keep in cooler area (15°C–18°C)
✔ Avoid moving plant during bud formation

🌿 Fertilizer

• Feed every 2–3 weeks in growing season (spring–summer)
• Use balanced liquid fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10)
• Stop feeding during flowering

✂️ Pruning

• Prune after flowering to maintain shape
• Helps promote bushy growth

🐛 Common Problems

🌼 Repotting

• Repot every 2–3 years after flowering
• Use slightly bigger pot only

✅ Special Tip for Alans Garden Customers

Place your Christmas Cactus in a cool, bright spot and avoid frequent shifting—it rewards you with beautiful winter blooms! 🌸✨