Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Christmas Cactus Candle Holder - Style 37528

Christmas Cactus Candle Holder - Style 37528 Review



Christmas Cactus Candle Holder - Style 37528 Feature

  • Candle not included
  • Measures 5 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 6" high
Let your Christmas cactus light the night, with this whimsical and festive desert deputy! Candle not included. 5 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 6" high.


Sunday, January 8, 2012

Hirt's Peach Christmas Cactus - Zygocactus - 4" Pot

Hirt's Peach Christmas Cactus - Zygocactus - 4" Pot Review



Hirt's Peach Christmas Cactus - Zygocactus - 4" Pot Feature

  • Blooms between Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • Makes a great gift
  • Prefers morning sun or very bright indirect light
  • Water when dry
  • Immediate shipping in 4" pot

The Christmas cactus is native to the South American jungles. The flowers bloom once a year and come in shades of fuchsia, yellow, salmon, pink, white, orange, red and sometimes will even have a combination of the colors.

The Christmas cacti are tropical plants. They require sunlight and the blooms last longer with cooler temperatures. Keep them away from heaters, fireplaces, radiators, furnace ducts, and other heat sources. Place in a sunny location while indoors and if outdoors during the summer, find a place that has a sun/shade mix to prevent the plant from getting burned.

The best way to be sure your plant is getting just the right amount of water is to wait until the soil is dry on the top and still a bit moist toward the bottom. Then water the plant until the soil is saturated. Drain off any excess water that accumulates on the bottom. Then do not water again until the top half of the soil feels dry to the touch again.

Well-drained soil is very important. A high quality cactus mix is great. If you can't find any that is made for cactus you can mix two parts regular potting soil with one part coarse sand.

In order to insure your plant will bloom in time for Christmas, you will need to give the plant a rest period. Cut back on the watering leaving the soil only partly moist. Allow at least 14 hours of total darkness for the plant at night and sun during the day, until the buds begin to form. Start the dark period in early September. Once the buds form they can take from 10 to 12 weeks to fully bloom. After the Christmas cactus is done blooming you can prune it to incourage new growth. You'll also find that the plant will bloom better next year if it is trimmed.

As new growth appears in the spring, put a diluted solution of liquid houseplant fertilizer 2 to 3 weeks after the start of the new growth. The cactus should be repotted every 2 to 3 years depending on how depleted the soil is. Repotting should be done in the spring.


Thursday, December 15, 2011

Hirt's Pink Christmas Cactus Plant - Zygocactus - 4" Pot

Hirt's Pink Christmas Cactus Plant - Zygocactus - 4" Pot Review



Hirt's Pink Christmas Cactus Plant - Zygocactus - 4" Pot Feature

  • Easy to grow house plant
  • Prefers some sun
  • Water when dry
  • With proper care will bloom between Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • Immediate shipping in 4" pot.
The Christmas cactus is native to the South American jungles. The flowers bloom once a year and come in shades of fuchsia, yellow, salmon, pink, white, orange, red and sometimes will even have a combination of the colors.

The Christmas cacti are tropical plants. They require sunlight and the blooms last longer with cooler temperatures. Keep them away from heaters, fireplaces, radiators, furnace ducts, and other heat sources. Place in a sunny location while indoors and if outdoors during the summer, find a place that has a sun/shade mix to prevent the plant from getting burned.

The best way to be sure your plant is getting just the right amount of water is to wait until the soil is dry on the top and still a bit moist toward the bottom. Then water the plant until the soil is saturated. Drain off any excess water that accumulates on the bottom. Then do not water again until the top half of the soil feels dry to the touch again.

Well-drained soil is very important. A high quality cactus mix is great. If you can't find any that is made for cactus you can mix two parts regular potting soil with one part coarse sand.

In order to insure your plant will bloom in time for Christmas, you will need to give the plant a rest period. Cut back on the watering leaving the soil only partly moist. Allow at least 14 hours of total darkness for the plant at night and sun during the day, until the buds begin to form. Start the dark period in early September. Once the buds form they can take from 10 to 12 weeks to fully bloom. After the Christmas cactus is done blooming you can prune it to incourage new growth. You'll also find that the plant will bloom better next year if it is trimmed.

As new growth appears in the spring, put a diluted solution of liquid houseplant fertilizer 2 to 3 weeks after the start of the new growth. The cactus should be repotted every 2 to 3 years depending on how depleted the soil is. Repotting should be done in the spring.


Sunday, December 11, 2011

Christmas Cactus Plant White Variety

Christmas Cactus Plant White Variety Review



Christmas Cactus Plant White Variety Feature

  • Beautiful white blooms from Thanksgiving to Christmas!
A beautiful white Christmas Cactus Plant! Flowers are white with pink hues. It has an upright growth. Item will be shipped bareroot and securely packaged. Care and growing instructions will also be included.


Thursday, December 8, 2011

Poinsettia Alternative Christmas Cactus in Bamboo Basket- Beautiful Blooming Live Plant Gift - Ships Express 2nd Day!

Poinsettia Alternative Christmas Cactus in Bamboo Basket- Beautiful Blooming Live Plant Gift - Ships Express 2nd Day! Review



Poinsettia Alternative Christmas Cactus in Bamboo Basket- Beautiful Blooming Live Plant Gift - Ships Express 2nd Day! Feature

  • Treat your friend or loved-one to a distinctive Christmas gift this season!
  • Famous for its whimsical blooms at Christmas time, color may vary
  • This Christmas Cactus is actually a tropical plant, color may vary.
  • Your Christmas Cactus arrives nested in a natural colored rattan peel container. Bloom color may vary.
  • Container measures 5" Dia. x 4" Ht, the Christmas Cactus in the container stands between 8"-9" in height.
The Christmas Cactus was named for its beautiful green thick leaves, and the festive colors of its blooms. A very merry and cheerful gift that is out of the ordinary, and comes replete with this small bamboo basket stained in dark espresso, which helps to accentuate the color of the plant. The height of this cactus is between 8-9" in the container. Color of flower may vary. Container measures 5" Dia x 4" Ht