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Schlumbergera orange | Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera orange | Christmas Cactus

Schlumbergera orange | Christmas Cactus

£12.99

This easy to grow house plant will brighten up a bright windowsill or table with its long-lasting display of pink-flushed orange...

13cm pot | 30cm tall
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Plant description

This easy to grow house plant will brighten up a bright windowsill or table with its long-lasting display of pink-flushed orange flowers. Often referred to as the Christmas cactus, it is not unusual for it to be in bloom non-stop from November to the end of January - and even after it has finished flowering, its fleshy green foliage makes an attractive addition to the home. This Schlumbergera will be delivered in bud/flower for instant colour.

Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.

Position

Position

Partial shade / bright, indirect sunlight

Flowering period

Flowering period

January November - December

Hardiness

Hardiness

Frost tender

Specifications

Delivery Option
Standard delivery
Location
Indoor
Sunlight
Partial shade, Bright, indirect light
Rate of growth
Average
Hardiness
Frost tender
Flowering month
December, January, November
Flower colour
Orange, White
Dimensions
13cm pot | 30cm tall
Product Code
HP30000999

Care guide

Choose a bright spot out of direct sunlight and maintain a humid atmosphere by daily misting or standing Schlumbergera on a saucer of wettened gravel. The plant needs two resting periods so after it has flowered in late January, reduce the watering and move to a cooler room with a temperature of approx 54-59°F (12-15°C). Water sparingly but don't let it dry out.

From April to September, increase watering and feed with a liquid houseplant fertiliser, moving the plant to a warmer room with a temperature of around 64-68°F (18-20°C). The flower buds should start to form in mid-September, so reduce the temperature and watering as before for the 2nd resting period.

Once the flower buds have developed, you again increase the temperature and frequency of watering. This should ensure to encourage a lovely Christmas floral display. For healthy growth, it is best to repot every year at the end of March using a cactus potting compost or John Innes No. 2 with added grit.

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