Caring for Christmas Cactus

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Keep your Christmas cactus blooming year after year with these easy-to-follow tips! Learn how to water, fertilize, and provide proper lighting for your holiday favorite.

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Christmas Cacti, aka Schlumbergera bridgesii, is a small genus of cacti that is super simple to grow. It is a resilient indoor plant that makes a wonderful addition to any decorating aesthetic. This popular plant propagates pretty easily and if cared for really well, can last a very long time!

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In general, Christmas cacti require bright indirect light or filtered light and enough moisture that the potting material does not dry out.

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These plants like to be a little root bound. When you first bring your plant home, it’s not necessary to repot it right away. When you do repot use a potting mix for succulent plants that is well draining.

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Or mix your own by combining two parts plain potting soil with one part clean sand or vermiculite.

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Water the Christmas cactus when the top 1-2″ of soil feels dry to the touch. When to water will vary with the air temperature, amount of light, rate of growth and relative humidity of your home’s microclimate.

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Feed with a slow release fertilizer in late February, May, and one last time in late August.

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Follow along to learn more about how to grow Christmas cactus.

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