Easter Cactus Plant Care

Easter Cactus Easter Cactus Plant Care Plant Care

Easter Cactus Characteristics Easter Cactus Characteristics An epiphyte, the Easter cactus gets most of its moisture in the air, rather than directly from the soil. An epiphyte, the Easter cactus gets most of its moisture in the air, rather than directly from the soil.

Selecting Soil for Easter Cacti Selecting Soil for Easter Cacti Opt for a well-balanced and porous potting mix that includes perlite , coarse sand, some peat moss, and nutrient-dense organic mulch. Opt for a well-balanced and porous potting mix that includes perlite , coarse sand, some peat moss, and nutrient-dense organic mulch.

The Right Light The Right Light Like many houseplants, Easter cactus prefers bright, indirect light . In order to rebloom, however, Easter cacti require a period of light deprivation for 2 to 3 months. Like many houseplants, Easter cactus prefers bright, indirect light . In order to rebloom, however, Easter cacti require a period of light deprivation for 2 to 3 months.

Watering Easter Cactus Watering Easter Cactus Water when the top 1 to 2 inches of the soil feel dry to the touch. Water when the top 1 to 2 inches of the soil feel dry to the touch.

Fertilizing Easter Cactus Fertilizing Easter Cactus Easter cacti should be fertilized about once a month, with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer . Stop feeding after the plant’s blooms have fallen, allowing it a period of rest. Easter cacti should be fertilized about once a month, with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer . Stop feeding after the plant’s blooms have fallen, allowing it a period of rest.

Setting the Temperature and Humidity Setting the Temperature and Humidity The average home is not humid enough for this plant, especially in the winter, so plant owners can increase humidity either by placing a humidifier in the area or by misting the plant every other day. The average home is not humid enough for this plant, especially in the winter, so plant owners can increase humidity either by placing a humidifier in the area or by misting the plant every other day.

Propagating Easter Cacti Propagating Easter Cacti – Cut off a section of leaves with at least three segments. – Rest the cutting to let it callus. – Plant in a small pot with sterile, succulent potting mix . – Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. – Cut off a section of leaves with at least three segments. – Rest the cutting to let it callus. – Plant in a small pot with sterile, succulent potting mix . – Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Safety Considerations Safety Considerations All members of the Schlumbergera genus, including the Easter cactus, are safe for humans. They are also nontoxic to cats, dogs and horses. All members of the Schlumbergera genus, including the Easter cactus, are safe for humans. They are also nontoxic to cats, dogs and horses.

Potential Pests and Disease Potential Pests and Disease Too much water will cause the usually lush green leaves to pale. It will also encourage fungus gnats, scale , aphids, and other common houseplant pests. Too much water will cause the usually lush green leaves to pale. It will also encourage fungus gnats, scale , aphids, and other common houseplant pests.

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