White Christmas Cactus for Sale OnlineOur Christmas Cactus White does well in bright and indirect light. These cheery wintertime flowers brightens up indoor spaces, and looks beautiful when placed in a brightly colored pot. The flowers have brightly colored downward facing petals. Christmas cactus comes in a variety of different colors including, yellow, red, white, pink, salmon, and bi-color.Christmas Cactus White do well indoors in a room that receives bright but indirect light, like an eastern or northern window sill. Christmas Cactus White will adapt to low light conditions, but the plant will produce blooms more readily if exposed to bright light. The flowers are bright white and appear prolifically when given bright, indirect light, and when exposed to room temperatures, anywhere between 65 - 75 degrees F. The plants do like to stay on the dryer side. Christmas Cactus White looks amazing during the holiday season adding a elegant white color with foliage a bright green. The Christmas Cactus White is also a cute gift for a hostess when attending a party or gathering. They are a great addition to any household because they are easy to take care of and add a touch of color.Light Requirement of Christmas Cactus White:The best place for you Christmas cactus to flourish is indoors. Christmas Cactus White does best with bright indirect to bright direct light. An Eastern exposure is ideal, a western window with a curtain works as long as the plant does not receive too much direct light. Too much direct sunlight can burn its leaves, so keep the Christmas Cactus in an appropriate area to avoid this. Protect them from cold drafts and extreme temperatures, 65-75 degrees F is recommended.Watering Christmas Cactus White:Water weekly. Remove plants from any decorative foil wrappers if necessary. Place the pot with drainage holes in the sink so it will be able to drain. After watering let it sit for five minutes to drain. Depending on how hot and dry the environment is you may need to water more often. Optimum humidity is 50-60%. Once all flowers are gone withhold water for up to 6 weeks. Begin watering again when new growth appears.Fertilizing Christmas Cactus White:Do not fertilize your Christmas Cactus while it is in blooming, the blooming period is from the beginning of September and runs all the way to February. Once the flowers fade and drop, fertilize with a blooming houseplant fertilizer such as Jacks Classic All Purpose Fertilizer or Jacks Classic Houseplant Fertilizer. Follow the directions on the label. New foliage should begin to appear about six weeks after blooming ceases.Best Growing Soil for Christmas Cactus White:Christmas Cactus White does best in a soil that provides optimum aeration & drainage, with improved moisture retention such as Espoma Cactus Potting Mix or Espoma Organic African Violet Soil. Any mix that contains sand is best because it is optimal for drainage. Drainage is key because it helps prevent rotting which is a common concern with cactus plants that are watered too much. History and introduction of Christmas Cactus White:Christmas Cactus also known as a hybrid Schlumbergera buckleyi, is a member of the family Cactaceae. They are categorized by their flattened stems and are grown for their colorful flowers that bloom indoor. It is native to Brazil and it grows in the rainforest, on top of trees or shrubs or sometimes in shady places among rocks. View our Other House Plants for sale here
