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22.12.2023 - 12:59 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Winter isn't exactly known for its blooms but Christmas cactus and poinsettias brighten up the season with their vibrant blooms.
The distinctive fuchsia flowers that bloom at the tips of Christmas cacti burst into life during the festive season when most other plants are in hibernation.
While many buy the cactus season to season, they can live for decades. Gardeners can help it reach its full potential with proper care after Christmas and Gardening Soul expert Linda Parker has shared some important tips.
To help it thrive, owners should place the sun-loving plant in a well-lit place that's not under direct sunlight. The Christmas cactus also likes humid environments and must also be regularly pruned in order to blossom, as reported by the Express.
Gardening Soul, Linda wrote: "When you purchase your Christmas cactus plant at the start of this holiday season, keep in mind that you have to take care of it well. Without proper care for its first few months and even years after that initial purchase – the blooms will never appear on what seems like such a beautiful cacti!"
Christmas cactus is name after its blooming season that falls during from late November to late January, making it the perfect festive plant.
In order to keep your cactus healthy come Christmas 2024 and beyond, Linda says there is a crucial time it must be pruned. Linda wrote: "Pruning this plant is important, and they should be pruned no later than one month after the flowering has passed.
"Cutting off between leaf segments will help you maintain an even shape and keep your plants healthy! After the beautiful Christmas Cactus blooms, it enters its growth period where new foliage forms and pruning helps create a bushier plant by forcing outwards rather than
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