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Christmas cactus

Christmas cactus · Fertilizing

Christmas cactus · Schlumbergera × buckleyi

Grow in well-drained compost in bright light but avoid direct sunlight and maintain a minimum temperature of 10°C. See Schlumbergera cultivation for further information

Watering: Let substrate dry halfway then soak thoroughly with soft waterSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed
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How to Fertilize Christmas cactus?

Weak cactus-orchid feed monthly before winter dormancy

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