![]() Around September, giving the plant 13 or 14 hours of darkness each night for at least 4 or 6 weeks will help buds set and improve flowering. A north- or east-facing window usually works best. Similar to other houseplants, they do well in bright, indirect sunlight or can take some morning sun (particularly in the winter months when sunlight isn’t as intense). When grown indoors, Thanksgiving cactus light requirements are generally easy to maintain. Thanksgiving cactus’s shallow roots come with a bonus: They prefer to be crowded in their pots, which means they can live in the same pot for years. ![]() The best soil for succulents includes a blend of peat moss, perlite, coarse sand, and some kind of organic mulch. Selecting Soil for Thanksgiving Cactusīecause they are considered succulents, Thanksgiving cactus soil should be fast-draining and well-balanced to keep the plant’s shallow roots from sitting in water. This makes them lovers of humidity and enemies of excessive watering, both of which makes them easy houseplants to care for during and after the blooming period. Thanksgiving cacti are native to Brazil and are classified as epiphytes, meaning they get much of their nutrients from the air and moisture rather than the soil. Thanksgiving cactus is also sometimes referred to as “false Christmas cactus,” owing to the fact that its close relative, Schlumbergera x buckleyi is the “true” Christmas cactus. Thanksgiving cactus also is commonly sold under the name Zygocactus. Thanksgiving cactus, there can be some confusion. ![]() Thanksgiving cactus colors include orange, coral, red, pink, white, bicolor, and sometimes even yellow. Thanksgiving cactus, or Schlumbergera truncata, is a beautiful flowering plant that appears in plant nurseries and grocery stores in October and November, when it begins to bloom an explosion of waxy, colorful flowers that last throughout the holiday season. Safety: Nontoxic Thanksgiving Cactus Characteristics Temperature and Humidity: 65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 50 percent humidity or higher RELATED: Beyond Poinsettias: 23 Stunning Houseplants That Thrive in Winter Thanksgiving Cactus Care at a Glance Follow this guide to help with Thanksgiving cactus care this season. Regardless of the time of year for which it’s named, Thanksgiving cacti are tropical plants that can be easy to love and keep for generations.
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