Schlumbergera red-flowered | Houseplant
Christmas cactus
This striking houseplant bursts into vivid red blooms over the festive season, creating a brilliant display just when colour is most welcome indoors. Despite its name, this cactus prefers bright, indirect light rather than full sun, as it naturally grows in shady, humid forest environments.
The flattened, segmented stems add year-round interest, even when not in flower. Schlumbergera is easy to care for, thriving in moderate warmth and evenly moist soil during growth. Ideal for windowsills or shelves, it rewards modest attention with weeks of vibrant blooms each winter.
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.
The flattened, segmented stems add year-round interest, even when not in flower. Schlumbergera is easy to care for, thriving in moderate warmth and evenly moist soil during growth. Ideal for windowsills or shelves, it rewards modest attention with weeks of vibrant blooms each winter.
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.
How to care for Schlumbergera red-flowered:
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
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
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.45m
Eventual spread:
0.45m
Position:
Bright, indirect light
Rate of growth:
Average
Hardiness:
Frost tender
13cm pot | 30cm tall
£12.99
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