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- Where to place it?
The ideal temperature for the indoor Christmas cactus is 20°C. To prolong the flowering of the cactus during the winter period, you should place it in a bright room. Later in the summer, the Christmas cactus can be placed outside, in a partially shaded position, so that excessive exposure to direct sunlight does not cause leaf burn. In autumn, from the beginning of September, the plant can be moved indoors. The reduction in daylight hours and its exposure to the sun mean that its flowering can be delayed until the Christmas period.
One of the perfect locations to keep the Christmas cactus in your home in December and January is the inside windowsill, so that the flowers can take advantage of the daylight to bloom during the winter.
The elevated position of the plant is essential if you have pets such as dogs or cats. Ingesting some parts of the plant can cause diarrhea or vomiting in pets. It is therefore necessary to place it in such a way that pets cannot easily reach it. In case of problems, the veterinarian should be consulted immediately.
- When to water the Christmas cactus?
The Christmas cactus is native to the tropical forests of South America and therefore prefers a humid climate. It is therefore necessary to pay particular attention to watering, both in summer and winter. In winter, it must be watered regularly, little by little, avoiding the saucer becoming soaked with water, but keeping the soil moist. In summer, the same procedure is followed, with the possibility of spraying a little water on the leaves using a sprayer. In summer, the best time to water the Christmas cactus, which needs small amounts of water at a time, is in the evening. In particularly dry climates, try to keep it in a room with a small humidifier or other plants. - Read More
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