Epiphytic cactiCommon houseplants

Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera)

Schlumbergera

Water group

Easy-care

SensitivityLow

Target pH6.2-6.7

PPM with fertilizer150-200

Lighting

Range, lux2000–10000

Optimal, lux5000

Photoperiod, h10-12

Direct sun✕

Humidity

Medium

Ordinary indoor conditions

As needed

Watering

FrequencyModerate

MethodManual

Let the top layer dry between waterings. Before blooming — a dry period

Wick wateringNot recommended

Not recommended — risk of root rot

Soil

for epiphytes

Mix #7

Feeding group

Common houseplants

Risks & warnings