Thrives in bright indirect to medium indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun. Extended periods of low light in the fall will help encourage winter blooms.
Watering requirements
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity when in bloom. Christmas Cacti can be sensitive to water with a high calcium content. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
Is this plant pet-friendly?
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Make no mistake, although this plant looks dramatically different from its desert dwelling cousins, it is technically a cactus.
Plant Origin
Brazil
Common Sad Plant Signs
Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Holiday Cactus:
Mushy leaves or black stems:
Overwatered
Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
Blooms dropping:
Fluctuations in temperature, cold drafts, or roots drying out or becoming water-logged
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