Common
name: "Christmas Cactus" or "Holiday
Cactus"
Latin name: Schlumbergera species
Native
to: South East Brazil. Most
plants available today are man made hybrids.
Growth habit: Some varieties grow upright, some tend to
weep over their pots.
Flowers: Yes, assorted colors.
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical. Pests: Not effected my many
pests.
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
6" Christmas Cactus
Houseplant
Cultural
information: "Christmas Cactus" are one of
our all time favorite low maintenance house plants. Their easy to
keep... in fact I'll bet you have a grandmother that has had her
plant for over 20 years. Place your Zygo cactus in any well lit
area. Check your plant for water every couple of weeks... but
don't let it get "bone" or "dust" dry. Feed
your plant bi-monthly.
To re-bloom your plant... you'll need to chill it. About 6
to 8 weeks before your want your plant to flower... place it in a
cool or unheated area of 55 to 60 degrees, and leave it there for
two weeks. Don't let your plant freeze outdoors. After two weeks
replace your plant to its original home. As early as Thanksgiving
or as late as Christmas... your plant should flower again.
