How to Care for Schlumbergera × buckleyi (Christmas Cactus)

Korean name: 가재발선인장

The Christmas Cactus is a succulent cactus with segmented stems forming a unique shape. It blooms beautiful flowers in winter and is suitable for indoor cultivation.

Key facts

• Category: Cactus
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Brazil
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: endurance, hope
• Traits: winter blooming, indoor, succulent, beginner friendly
• Also known as: Christmas Cactus, Holiday Cactus

Care Guide

• Light: Place in bright, indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining succulent soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Schlumbergera × buckleyi?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Schlumbergera × buckleyi?

It likes Place in bright, indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining succulent soil..

Is Schlumbergera × buckleyi safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Schlumbergera × buckleyi good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..