Christmas cactus
Schlumbergera truncata · Holiday cacti · Cactus family
Also known as: Thanksgiving Cactus · Crab Cactus · Holiday Cactus
Easy15–30cmPet-friendly
Christmas cactus care at a glance
Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 13–27 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 13–27 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Christmas cactus
Possible pests on Christmas cactus include Mealybugs, Scale insects, Spider mites and Aphids. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Grey mould. Christmas cactus is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Grey mould Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Christmas cactus
- Which pests affect Christmas cactus?
- Possible pests on Christmas cactus include Mealybugs, Scale insects, Spider mites and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Christmas cactus?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Grey mould.
- Is Christmas cactus toxic to cats and dogs?
- Christmas cactus is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Christmas cactus need?
- Christmas cactus has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Christmas cactus need?
- Christmas cactus prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Christmas cactus frost-hardy?
- Christmas cactus is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.