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Schlumbergera or Christmas Cactus. This festive houseplant is loved for its flat, segmented stems and stunning, brightly colored flowers that bloom in late autumn to winter, adding cheer to the darker months. Easy to care for and long-lived, Schlumbergera is a delightful choice for homes, offices, or seasonal displays.
Key Features:
- Flat, segmented green stems with a cascading habit.
- Produces vibrant flowers in shades of pink, red, white, or orange.
- Low-maintenance and highly adaptable as a houseplant.
- Excellent as a tabletop feature or in hanging baskets.
- Estimated Size After 5 Years: 30–40 cm (12–16 inches) tall, with a spread of 40–50 cm (16–20 inches).
Care Tips:
- Position: Prefers bright, indirect light; tolerates light shade. Avoid direct summer sun.
- Soil/Compost: Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix.
- Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during the growing season; reduce watering in winter after flowering. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Feeding: Apply a diluted cactus or houseplant fertiliser every 4 weeks during the growing season.
- Aftercare: After flowering, allow a short rest period with minimal watering. Pinch or prune stems to encourage bushier growth.
Indoor growing & care
- Plant type
- houseplant
- Position & light
- Shade
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Mature size
- 40cm high· 50cm wide
- Flowering
- White· Orange· Red· Pink· Multicolour
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