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Flowering Cactus
Flowering Cactus
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This christmas cactus is glowing pink with white centres. It will last a long time and is easy to care for
We are expecting to have more of these pretty schlumbergias available for christmas 2010 - please see the 'Christmas Cactus' plant featured on the 'Cacti gifts' page from the left hand menu.
15cm pot
Pink Rose Card
Total Price: £22.00 excluding delivery
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In plastic pot
Seagrass Basket (medium)
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Exquisite close up of classic pink rose
Additional Information about this plant...
Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergia
Bright pink flowers glow with colour in the darkest months of the year.
Christmas cactus like a constant environment with plenty of light. Unlike other cacti they do need watering and even appreciate misting in hot dry summers
Season: Nov to Apr
How to Look After our Plants
Looking after your Christmas Cactus
These instructions are sent with the plant gift
This Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is grown for the flamboyant pink flowers which emerge from the end of the leaves. The flowers should last several weeks and with a little care will treat you with another show next year.
While flowering your Christmas cactus plant will thrive in a cool sunny room. Try and keep the temperature steady. The cooler the room, the longer the blooms will last. In the summer dormant period it is important not to let the plant get too hot and dry - if indoors move it to a position where it does not get too much direct sun. It could even go outside in warm summer months, but remember to bring it in when there is a nip in the air.
As the blooms fade, they can be picked up off and this will encourage a fresh flush of buds. If you want to encourage your Christmas cactus to grow and reflower next year it is a good idea to repot your plant in free draining compost in the summer in a pot just a couple of cms larger. With the right care these plants can last for years and years.
If your cactus starts to look sorry for itself and/or the leaves start to droop, try switching to rainwater for watering and misting the leaves every few days to help it recover.
