Schlumbergera white-flowered
Christmas cactus white-flowered
This easy to grow house plant will brighten up a bright windowsill or table with its long-lasting display of pink-flushed white flowers. Often referred to as the Christmas cactus, it is not unusual for it to be in bloom non-stop from November to the end of January - and even after it has finished flowering, its fleshy green foliage makes an attractive addition to the home. This plant will be delivered in bud/flower for instant colour.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant, (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we do have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant, (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we do have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
How to care for Schlumbergera Malissa:
Choose a bright spot out of direct sunlight and maintain a humid atmosphere by daily misting or standing <>Schlumbergera on a saucer of wettened gravel. The The needs two resting periods so after it has flowered in late January reduce the watering and move to a cooler room with a temperature of approx 54-59°F (12-15°C). Water sparingly but don't let it dry out. From April to September, increase watering and feed with a liquid houseplant fertiliser, moving the plant to a warmer room with a temperature of around 64-68°F (18-20°C). The flower buds should start to form in mid-September, so reduce the temperature and watering as before for the 2nd resting period. Once the flower buds have developed you again increase the temperature and watering. This should ensure a lovely Christmas floral display. For healthy growth, it is best to repot every year at the end of March using a cactus potting compost or John Innes No. 2 with added grit.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.45m
Eventual spread:
0.45m
Position:
Light shade
13cm pot | 30cm tall
was £9.99
now £8.99
Standard Delivery£5.95
Named Day Delivery£10.95
