Christmas Cactus
Scientific name : Schlumbergera truncata
💡 Express care tip:
This spineless epiphytic cactus blooms abundantly in mid-winter. Provide it with filtered light and let the soil dry out between waterings.
Frequent Symptoms & Problems for Christmas Cactus
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Christmas Cactus : Brown or Black Spots
The Schlumbergera truncata, or Christmas cactus, is an epiphytic plant requiring high humidity. Foliar necroses are indicative of a fungal attack or localized thermal burn.
Christmas Cactus : Root Rot
The Schlumbergera truncata, or Christmas cactus, is an epiphytic plant requiring high humidity. This fatal pathology occurs when the root system suffocates in a soggy and compact substrate.
Christmas Cactus : Soft or Drooping Leaves
The Schlumbergera truncata, or Christmas cactus, is an epiphytic plant requiring high humidity. A loss of turgor followed by leaf drop indicates an environmental shock or profound physiological stress.
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