Christmas (Holiday) Cactus - Schlumbergera x buckleyi

Description: Christmas Cactus(Holiday Cactus) Botanical Name: Schlumbergera x buckleyi(Synonym: Schlumbergera bridgesii) This listing is for one (1) Christmas Cactus plant that ranges in size between 4 and 6 inches in height. The plant you will receive will be between these ranges of size as there will be slight differences from the photos in the listing as no two plants are the same. They will be guaranteed vibrant and healthy and ready for transplanting. We do not ship with the pot as the pot allows for too much soil moisture evaporation. It will be securely adhered to the package wall for the safest shipping method possible. Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Caryophyllales Family: Cactaceae Genus: Schlumbergera Species: buckleyi This plant is native to the rain forests in Brazil. It is now widely cultivated; often given as gifts during the Christmas/holiday season. General Description: Ornamental flowering cactus. Hardiness Zone: 9 to 12 – not frost hardy. Maintenance: Low Mature Height: 6 to 12 inches Mature Width: 12 to 24 inches Plant Details: Growth Habit: Arching, weeping, rounded. Leaf Structure: Leafless – instead they are comprised of flattened stem segments. Stem Structure: Green, flattened stem segments with scalloped edges. They are tear drop shaped with short hairs along the sides where the segments come together. Each stem segment grows up to 2 ½ inches long and ¾ inch wide. Bark Structure: N/A Soil Preference: Loam, Sand, Perlite. Likes well drained soil. Watering Preference: Dry to Medium. Sunlight Preference: Partial Shade – Dappled light is best as direct sunlight will cause brown spots and sun burn. Bloom Time: December to February Bloom Color: They range from white, to pink, to red. They measure 1 to 3 inches wide. Flowers remain open for at least 6 days. The plant should continue to bloom for 4 to 6 weeks. We have a WHITE flowering Christmas Cactus.Fruit Production: Can produce red pods that hold the seed. Nut Production: N/A Main Use of Plant: Indoor: Primarily grown as an indoor houseplant. Works well in hanging baskets as the branches start to weep. Outdoor: Can be grown outdoors in rock gardens. It will need to be brought indoors if the temperatures get below 65° Blooming Methods: In mid-October, reduce watering (only water when the top inch of soil feels dry), stop fertilizing, keep in 50° to 65° temperatures, and maintain 12 to 14 hours of darkness (you can cover the plant with a dark cloth to achieve this if necessary). Fun Fact: This plant is an epiphyte, which means it grows on other plants, but is not a parasite. They are naturally found growing in the crevices of trees in the rain forests of Brazil. General Notes: Peak growth months are from April to September with temperatures ranging from 70° to 80°. Once buds set, they prefer 55° to 65° nighttime temperatures. Pruning should be done after plants are done flowering. We grow everything organically with a beneficial insect program. We do not use chemical fertilizers, pesticides or fungicides. We use a preventive program for pests with the use of Ladybugs, Green Lacewings, Praying Mantis, and Predatory Mites to battle soft bodied bugs and Nematodes in the soil to combat any soil dwelling pests. Our dedication to safe and harmless plants is seen throughout all our products. We are all stewards to Planet Earth, and we must protect it. Soil pH level guide: Acid to Neutral to Alkaline. Acidic soil has a pH of 1 to 6.5. Neutral soil has a pH of 6.6 to 7.3. Alkaline soil has a pH of 7.4 to 14. If you do not know your garden's pH level, please go out and buy a cheap soil pH testing kit which can be found in any hardware store, typically under $5.00. We offer one shipping service: USPS Priority Mail - a 2 to 5 day delivery service -- this has insurance coverage. We use the USPS because we enjoy supporting a service that has held America together since its inception. Over the years of our shipping of plants we have found USPS Priority to be the most reliable and diligently insured. Our focus is making sure your plants arrive to you in a luxuriously healthy state. Your order is our Priority. We are a registered New York State Nursery. We are inspected and licensed by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets as nursery stock growers. We are certified pest and disease-free. Our license Number: 646089 - feel free to look us up on the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets website. With each order, we send along an informational packet to help you along with your growing adventures. If you have any questions, please let us know. We are here to help! We want you to make the right choice for your growing desires. All information in this listing is copyrighted by Dylman Gardens.

Price: 14 USD

Location: Sheridan, New York

End Time: 2024-11-06T20:48:49.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD