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Faiza Saqib

How to Get a Christmas Cactus to Bloom — 4 Ways to Bring Your Festive and Joyful Plant to Life

Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) in pot.

The Christmas cactus, also known as Schlumbergera x buckleyi, is a bright bundle of joy that blooms during the festive holiday season and showers the home with color and allure. This ravishing flower blooms between November and January and forms red and dark pink petals.

In order to get your cacti to bloom, you'll need to know and understand the basics of Christmas cactus care. From watering to fertilizing, there are a few things you'll need to keep in mind when bringing this precious plant into your space. Justin Hancock, a horticulturist from Costa Farms, tells us: "Keeping your Holiday cactus in a bright spot ensures it has the energy it needs to produce lots of flower buds when it’s time to bloom. Periodic fertilization can also help give it a boost by ensuring it has all the nutrients it needs and isn’t hungry."

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