Foliage
The foliage of the Christmas Cactus resembles a normal cactus, with it's thick green leaves. What makes the Christmas Cactus unique are its vibrant flowers that bloom during the holiday season.
Height
On average, these plants grow to be around 1 foot tall.
Toxicity
These plants are mildly toxic to humans and pets, but should never be ingested under any circumstances.
CARE GUIDE
- Light
- This plant prefers bright, indirect sunlight. If placing indoors, a southern facing window is optimal.
- Water
- Regularly water the plant, allowing it to fully dry out before proceeding to water again.
- Temperature
- Anything above 60°F will allow the plant to thrive, the warmer the better.
- Humidity
- Medium to high levels of humidity allow this plant to thrive
- Soil
- Rich, bark/peat based soils that are lightweight are optimal. It should be able to retain moisture, but not hold water.
- Fertilizer
- Give a water-soluble succulent fertilizer twice a month from April to August.
- Re-potting
- The pot should always be one size larger than the plant's root system.