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The Christmas cactus<\/strong>, sometimes also called the Easter cactus<\/strong> (Schlumbergera bridgessii<\/strong>), is a beautiful winter flowering houseplant that adds a splash of color to almost any interior d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This well-known plant is not only easy to care for, but it can be propagated easily and, thanks to simple tricks, bloom continuously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Christmas cactus<\/strong> can be propagated by cutting a small “Y” shaped segment at the end of the stem. The segment should only be taken from a healthy part of the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plant the cut segment by inserting about a quarter of its length into slightly sandy soil. Moisten the potting soil evenly and place it in a bright place but away from direct sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To generate roots for new plants, cut off the shoots from the tips, at the second joint of each plant. The cut part should show signs of growth after a few weeks, after which it can be moved to another pot, with a mixture of soil, compost and sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it does not require special care, a few small steps are enough to ensure a healthy and abundant flowering of the Christmas cactus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This plant adapts easily to low-light conditions, but will produce more flowers if placed in brighter environments. Be careful: direct sunlight can burn the leaves, so place the plant in a well-protected, albeit bright, corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Watering is very important for the Christmas cactus. The plant needs frequent and abundant irrigation in spring and summer, to keep the soil always moist but without standing water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Water frequently and allow the soil to dry out, even if never completely. Excess water can cause the roots to rot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Christmas cactus prefers temperatures between 15\u00b0C and 21\u00b0C and a medium humidity level. It may be a good idea to place a pebble tray filled with water under the Christmas cactus pot to increase the humidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once the Christmas cactus has finished blooming (usually in the fall), allow the plant to complete its dormant cycle by reducing watering frequency and light. Make sure the plant gets at least 12-14 hours of darkness and a temperature between 10\u00b0C and 12\u00b0C. Keep the plant away from heat sources (such as stoves or radiators) and cold drafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If well cared for, the Christmas cactus can surprise us with frequent and unexpected bloom cycles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Christmas cactus, sometimes also called the Easter cactus (Schlumbergera bridgessii), is a beautiful winter flowering houseplant that adds a splash of color to almost any interior d\u00e9cor. This well-known plant is not […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12441,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12440","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice"],"yoast_head":"\nHow to care for a Christmas cactus to make it bloom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n