Healthy Christmas Cacti
Your Christmas Cactus should look like these (above) when in full bloom.
However, many look like this:
Here are some hints on caring for your plant so it is always healthy:
Christmas Cacti like bright conditions not in direct light.
Your plant likes a cool temperature so don't place it near heat vents, fireplaces or other sources of hot air.
Your plant does not like drafts.
Place the pot on a saucer filled with gravel and water as it likes humidity..
Make sure your Christmas Cactus is planted in a well draining pot with gravelly soil. Re-pot if necessary.
Do not let the soil dry out completely. On the other hand, do not over water.
Water you plant thoroughly. Before attempting to water the plant again, check to see that the top 2 cm of soil has dried. If so, it is ready to water again.
Water very lightly in winter.
Your plant will bloom when conditions are colder. After blooming stop watering for about 6 weeks to let the plant rest.
Follow these steps and you will notice a vast improvement in you Christmas Cactus.
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