Give a Christmas Cactus This Holiday Season
The Christmas Cactus can be a Great Gift for Both Veteran and Novice Gardeners
Want to give something unique this year? A Christmas cactus can be a great housewarming gift or the perfect Christmas gift for the gardener in your life. Consider buying a Christmas cactus this December for that person on your list who loves gardening and planting. A Christmas cactus is an incredibly popular choice of Christmas plants, with the exception, of course, of poinsettias.
What's a Christmas Cactus?
The Christmas cactus is actually a tropical plant, and contrary to mistaken belief, it requires regular watering. It can, however, store some water in its leaves, just not as much as many people think. A Christmas cactus is a good gift choice for gardening fans. Despite the popularity of the Christmas cactus, it will not be a good gift choice for everyone on your Christmas list. You probably don’t want to give a Christmas cactus to someone who will be overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for one. Your forgetful cousin Lisa is unlikely to appreciate or enjoy having a Christmas cactus. Your aunt who loves to garden, though, will probably adore having a new plant in her house.
A Gift That Keeps Giving
If your gift recipients want their Christmas cactus to rebloom next year, they will need to fertilize it. Novice gardeners might need more information on this, but skilled gardeners will probably be up for the challenge. If you prune your Christmas cactus, you can replant the clipped portions to create additional plants. Cooler temperatures are more beneficial for this plant, so it is important to keep the Christmas cactus away from heat sources.
Proper Care
It is important to water a Christmas cactus whenever the top half of the soil gets dry. There are many factors that will affect how often a Christmas cactus needs to be watered, and these factors include but are not limited to humidity level, plant growth, and indoor temperature. Regular gardeners will love a Christmas cactus, but novice gardeners can certainly handle the care of a Christmas cactus too.