Q: Could you please recommend some species of trees and shrubs that can be used to make natural, home-made Christmas decorations? I love to decorate the house with ivy and holly from the garden, but I’d love some suggestions as to what else I might grow that can be used in the same way? AN, Monkstown, Dublin
How to Grow White Christmas Cactus
31.10.2023 - 04:43 / balconygardenweb.com / Raul Cornelius
As winter sets in and most gardens enter a period of dormancy, White Christmas Cactus bursts into a spectacle of snowy blossoms, offering a stark yet stunning contrast to its green, arching stems!
White Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera ×buckleyi ‘White’) is a hybrid plant that belongs to the Cactaceae family and is indigenous to the coastal mountains of southeast Brazil. Its appearance is marked by flattened stems with serrated edges, typically varying in light to dark green shades. Notably, its white flowers with distinctive pink anthers enhance its visual appeal.
It maintains a moderate growth rate, typically reaching a height of about 1 to 1.5 feet (30 to 45 centimeters) and boasting a spread of approximately 1.5 to 2 feet (45 to 60 centimeters).
White is often associated with purity and innocence, making it a popular choice for weddings or baptisms.
White flowers symbolize peace, making this plant an appropriate gift during mourning or when someone is going through a difficult period.
The plant symbolizes fresh starts or new beginnings, making it a suitable housewarming gift or a present for anyone starting a new chapter.
Start by snipping off a healthy segment of 2-3 stem joints. Allow the cut end to air dry for a few hours to form a callus. Next, insert the callused end into a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix, such as a cactus or succulent mix.
Water the soil lightly and place the pot in a bright, indirect light location. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Rooting generally occurs in 3-6 weeks.
If you want the plant to bloom faster, get a well-grown specimen from a garden center.
A 4 to 6 inches pot is generally sufficient if you start the plant from cuttings. A container size of 8 to 12 inches
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