Rhipsalidopsis Schlumberga 3 Separate Segments Cuttings Segment sections are about 1 inch long and have angular edges Schlumbergera , commonly called Christmas Cactus is an epiphyte plant that naturally occurs in the rainforests of Brazil. It provides a prolific display of White flowers during the early December to January This plant naturally grows in zones 9 � 12 but also works great indoors and in hanging baskets. It also likes to be outside during warmer months and prefers bright shade. Common names: White Christmas Cactus, Christmas Cactus, Holiday Cactus,, Jungle Cactus, Zygocactus, Height: 12 -24 inches tall Width: 12 - 15 inches wide Flowers: White Flower Season: Early December to February Water use: Keep soil moist but not wet while plant is growing. After flowering water sparingly until new growth appears in Spring. Likes humidity - stand the pot in a dish of wet pebbles. Sun Exposure: Bright, indirect light Soil: Well drained potting soil mixed half and half with fine grade fir bark Cold Hardiness: 35� F Growth Rate: Medium Type: Perennial Fertilizer: Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted in half. After blooms have dropped stop fertilizing for a month. Propagation: Cut stem segments in Spring and place upright in moist perlite. Planting Instructions: Plant cuttings after cut ends have dried. Place them half to one inch deep in loamy sandy soil and keep slightly moist allowing soil to dry in between waterings. Do not over-water or cutting will rot -
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