Christmas Cactus Seeds – Holiday Bloom

Bring festive cheer to your indoor garden with Christmas Cactus Seeds (Schlumbergera bridgesii), a delightful plant known for its vibrant winter blooms. This cactus variety produces stunning tubular flowers in shades of pink, red, white, or purple during the holiday season. Easy to grow and maintain, the Christmas Cactus adds a touch of color to any home or greenhouse during the cooler months.

Features:

• Produces bright, tubular flowers during the winter months

• Ideal for indoor or shaded garden spaces

• Long-lasting blooms that can reappear annually

• Excellent choice for decorative pots and hanging baskets

• Thrives in indirect light and moderate humidity

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Schlumbergera bridgesii

• Common Name (U.S.): Christmas Cactus

• Plant Type: Perennial succulent

• Growth Habit: Trailing, compact

• Bloom Season: Late fall to winter (November to January)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11

• Light Requirements: Bright, indirect sunlight

• Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or cactus mix

• Watering: Moderate—allow soil to dry between watering

• Germination Time: 3–6 weeks

• Temperature for Germination: 65–75°F (18–24°C)

• Mature Height: 6–12 inches

• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart

• Fertilizer: Balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season

• Season for Planting: Spring to early summer (March–June)

• Maintenance Level: Low

Planting Tips:

1. Sow seeds in a moist, well-draining cactus mix.

2. Lightly cover the seeds and keep the soil consistently moist until germination.

3. Place in a warm area with indirect sunlight.

4. Once seedlings emerge, transplant them into individual pots.