Schlumbergera truncata | White Flowering Christmas Cactus

Your Christmas Cactus will be happiest in a bright spot with plenty of natural light, but away from strong, direct sunlight which can scorch its leaves. A windowsill with indirect light is ideal. It can tolerate a little morning or evening sunshine, but avoid particularly hot, sunny positions.

Unlike desert cacti, Christmas Cacti naturally grow in tropical environments, so they prefer a little more moisture. Water when the top couple of centimetres of compost feel dry, allowing any excess water to drain away. Avoid leaving the plant sitting in water, as this can lead to root rot. During flowering, keep the compost lightly moist but never waterlogged. Reduce watering slightly once flowering has finished.

When watering, thoroughly soak the soil until water drains out of the bottom of the pot. Discard any excess water in the saucer or decorative pot to prevent waterlogged roots.

It's important to adjust your watering routine based on the time of year and specific environmental conditions like humidity and temperature.

13cm