{"id":1256,"date":"2023-02-15T12:04:41","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T11:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growflowersnow.com\/?p=1256"},"modified":"2023-02-24T09:16:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T08:16:22","slug":"when-can-you-buy-christmas-cactus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.growflowersnow.com\/when-can-you-buy-christmas-cactus\/","title":{"rendered":"When can you buy christmas cactus?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Christmas cactus is a beautiful holiday plant that is very easy to care for. It can be found for sale in most nurseries and grocery stores during the Christmas season.<\/p>\n

The Christmas cactus can be bought any time after Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n

Can you buy Christmas cactus year round? <\/h2>\n

This is a Christmas cactus! Many people treat it like a one-time holiday houseplant, but it can actually be kept as a houseplant year-round. With proper care, it can easily live for 20 to 30 years—even up to 100 years or more!<\/p>\n

If you’re looking to grow a holiday cactus, make sure to place it in a location with partial shade, such as an east or west facing window. The ideal temperature for these cacti is between 70° and 80℉. With the proper care, your holiday cactus will thrive and bring you joy for many seasons to come.<\/p>\n

Why are Christmas cactus so hard to find <\/h3>\n
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Christmas cacti and Thanksgiving cacti are only available during the holiday season because they are only in bloom during that time. Their name corresponds with when they typically bloom, so they are only available during the holidays.<\/p>\n

We’re really happy with our Christmas Cactus from Mirage of Eden! They have a great selection of live plants that we were able to easily purchase online. Their customer service was excellent, and the plant arrived in great condition. We would definitely purchase from them again!<\/p>\n

What month do you not water Christmas cactus? <\/h2>\n

To get your Christmas cactus to bloom, you need to give it a period of dormancy. This means cutting back on how much you water it from October to the middle of November. Let the top two or three inches of soil dry out between waterings. During this time, also make sure the plant is getting enough light and the temperature is cool, around 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n

To encourage bud set, provide bright light, temperatures between 55 F and 65 F, and 13 hours or more of continuous darkness each day.<\/p>\n

Is Miracle Grow good for Christmas cactus? <\/h2>\n
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If you want your Christmas cactus to thrive, be sure to plant it in Miracle-Gro® Cactus, Palm & Citrus Potting Mix and water it when the top inch or two of soil are dry. You’ll also need to increase the humidity around the plant, and feed it from after blooming until fall with Miracle-Gro® Succulent Plant Food. With a little care, your Christmas cactus will be happy and healthy for years to come!<\/p>\n

To care for your Christmas cactus, water it every 2 to 3 weeks, but only water when the top one third of soil feels dry to the touch. For example, if the plant is in 6 inches of soil, water when the top 2 inches feel dry.<\/p>\n

Do Christmas cactus like shallow or deep pots <\/h3>\n

Christmas cactus bloom best when slightly potbound. Mine was in a 6″ grow pot and I planted it into an 8″ pot. I’ve seen older Christmas cacti planted in relatively small pots and they’re doing just fine. Make sure the pot has at least 1 drain hole.<\/p>\n

The Christmas cactus is a beautiful succulent that is easy to care for and can live for many years! With its gorgeous flowers, it is a great addition to any home during the holiday season.