Houseplant Purple Christmas Cactus Plant in 4"Pot Indoor Flowering Schlumbergera

Description: Houseplant Purple Christmas Cactus Plant in 4"Pot Indoor Flowering Schlumbergera Taking care of a Christmas cactus is a little trickier than most other desert-loving cacti that are drought resistant.Plant in average soil and give 4 to 6 hours of diffused light daily.Provide temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees throughout the growing season.Feed with half strength water soluble balanced fertilizer in spring and again in early summer.In September/October, move Christmas cactus indoors to a diffused light location.Withhold fertilizer and allow soil to dry almost completely between waterings.Induce flowering by providing at least 12 hours of darkness every night. Provide Christmas cacti with 4 to 6 hours of diffused light during winter bloom months. The plant likes sun and shade, but you have to take care not to give it too much of either one. Holiday cacti prefer partial shade or diffused light, although they are adaptable to other conditions. If you expose them to full sunlight, ensure it's during the winter months; too much sunlight in the spring and summer can cause the plant to become pale and yellow Plant your Christmas cactus in a sandy cactus mix or general-purpose potting soil mixed with perlite. Christmas cactus roots do not like to sit in wet soil, so ensure that the mix drains well. To achieve optimal growth, it prefers a pH level that leans acidic. Peat moss is a helpful additive for a more acidic environment. Water Christmas cacti thoroughly once the soil has completely dried out since its last watering. You will know if the soil is too dry when the leaves start to pucker and shrivel. Allow excess water to run out through the drainage holes. If the plant is located in a sunny window during the winter, it might need to be watered more often. Use a moisture meter to evaluate the soil if you are unsure if it's truly dry or not. During its peak growth months (April to September), a Christmas cactus prefers balmy temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees. Once the buds are set, it requires low nighttime temperatures (between 55 and 65 degrees) and at least 13 hours of darkness to flower. Keep it away from heating vents, frequently-opened doors, and drafty windows. This plant does not like to be exposed to sudden drafts or temperature changes, and it may drop its buds or flowers if it's unhappy Feed your Christmas cactus monthly with a half-strength, diluted water-soluble balanced fertilizer during the early spring and summer months. Once you've noticed the formation of flower buds—usually late summer or early fall—stop feeding. After the plant blooms, you can resume monthly feedings. !!!!Damaged leaves or small branch breakage can be a normal part of the shipping process and does not affect the health of the plant. Just trim off any damaged leaves or stems and the tree will grow new leaves. If you receive a plant that has been damaged by the shipping carrier, or arrives in poor condition, please save the packaging and contact us immediately. You must contact us within three days of the arrival of the damaged tree. We require photos of the entire plant and the container along with a photo of the box the tree was shipped in. Once we receive photos of the tree and box we will be happy to resolve your issue. Plants are living things and will need proper care and nutrients to acclimate to their new environments. Neglect or purchasing plants that are not suitable for your growing zone or soil type are not included in this guarantee. Payment Payment accepted through Paypal. Shipping We offer different methods shipping on all orders! We do not offer local pickup or combines shipping. We do not ship to APO's. We shipping to PO Boxes. We only ship to the lower 48 states and do not ship to Alaska/Hawaii, US Protectorates, APO/FPO, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Bermuda, Greenland, Mexico, Saint Pierre and Miquelon Return We want you to be happy with your purchase. If any plants arrived damaged, dead, or it did not arrive at all, we would be happy to send a refund or replacement. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.

Price: 45.95 USD

Location: Menifee, California

End Time: 2024-11-29T17:00:01.000Z

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