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Posted 3 weeks ago

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Schlumbergera ‘Malissa’ in its new pot covered in blooms and new branches

Schlumbergera ‘Malissa’ in its new pot covered in blooms and new branches

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Posted 1 month ago

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The first bloom on my Schlumbergera hybrid ‘Malissa’ is almost open, and another five or six are forming. Hopefully today’s 40 degrees won’t cause them to drop…. and, yes, those are Hesperaloe parviflora inflorescences in background. They are nearly chest high already!

The first bloom on my Schlumbergera hybrid ‘Malissa’ is almost open, and another five or six are forming. Hopefully today’s 40 degrees won’t cause them to drop…

. and, yes, those are Hesperaloe parviflora inflorescences in background. They are nearly chest high already!

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Posted 2 months ago

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I received a new submission anoche: —-

I was going to start posting on tumblr days ago, but after a 3 day food poisoning fiasco I’m now also phoneless, so unable to post my shlumbergera I was going to specifically ask you about; it’s been alive since the 80’s, in 03 was the last time it was transplanted and I still think it was still too small.. the pot is about 7x7inch with a smaller opening widening down (so I’d have to break it), what I was going to ask you was if you knew the rate of root growth/recommended soil mixture for this cactus, since the tropicals are slightly different and it’s my only cacti, I love the thing so much. It really needs a transplant and I can tell, but I’d like to hear from someone more familiar with cacti..ofc seeing it would help so in short do you recommend any special soil mixture for shlumbergeras? Mines a christmas cactus.

—- Wow, first off: a Schlumbergera with over 20 years of ago is impressive. Watching my young plants mature and change is one of my favorite parts of a cacti garden. While a typical cactus mix is usually recommended for Schlumbergera, I find it helpful to up the amount of organic material. My mix for tropical cactus is generally (but never exactly) two parts peat moss (or other organic substrate), one part perlite and/or vermiculite, and one part topsoil. Like any cacti, I place larger gravel or lava rock at the base of the pot to increase aeration and drainage. I am surprised it has prospered so long because it is best to trade out soil every three years or so - both to refresh the organic material and to check root compaction. Good luck with the repotting - I would love to see the process step by step - and hopefully you don’t end up with too many broken stems that need rooted!

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Posted 2 months ago

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Schlumbergera truncata

Schlumbergera truncata

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Posted 4 months ago

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Well, it appears the Schlumbergera hybrid ‘Malissa’ is a late- (more likely re-) bloomer.

Well, it appears the Schlumbergera hybrid ‘Malissa’ is a late- (more likely re-) bloomer.

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Posted 5 months ago

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There is nothing quite like the floral anatomy of the Schlumbergera. Dare I say it is overtly sensual … and I love it.

There is nothing quite like the floral anatomy of the Schlumbergera. Dare I say it is overtly sensual … and I love it.

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Posted 5 months ago

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Schlumbergera morning view

Schlumbergera morning view

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Posted 5 months ago

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I am quite surprised by how “fleshy” the color of the Schlumbergera blooms are - I don’t remember them looking this way last year. I hoped to be home before dark for a better shot, but maybe I’ll see daylight tomorrow …

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Posted 6 months ago

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Despite its sad state, it appears the Schlumbergera, or Christmas cactus, is starting to put out some buds.

Despite its sad state, it appears the Schlumbergera, or Christmas cactus, is starting to put out some buds.

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Posted 7 months ago

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The Schlumbergera is throwing out roots like a madwoman!

The Schlumbergera is throwing out roots like a madwoman!

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Posted 11 months ago

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The Christmas cactus, Schlumbergera sp., (along with the Mouse tail, Rhipsalis baccifera ssp. horrida), are much happier on the upstairs balcony - they are both much greener. Not only do I water the other plants more frequently so I can keep their humidity level higher, but they get to hang out with the bougainvillea and check out the sunset every night …

The Christmas cactus, Schlumbergera sp., (along with the Mouse tail, Rhipsalis baccifera ssp. horrida), are much happier on the upstairs balcony - they are both much greener. Not only do I water the other plants more frequently so I can keep their humidity level higher, but they get to hang out with the bougainvillea and check out the sunset every night …

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Posted 11 months ago

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All of the Cylindropuntia leptocaulis cuttings have produced new stems. While each one has produced “normal” stems at the top of each cutting, they are also sending up leggy little stems from under the substrate. Unique little growths to say the least!

All of the Cylindropuntia leptocaulis cuttings have produced new stems. While each one has produced “normal” stems at the top of each cutting, they are also sending up leggy little stems from under the substrate. Unique little growths to say the least!

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Posted 1 year ago

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My Christmas cactus is finally blooming - and a unique color, too. Thanks La Donna for taking care of my cacti, frogs, and lizards over the holidays. Can’t wait to see them all next week!

My Christmas cactus is finally blooming - and a unique color, too. Thanks La Donna for taking care of my cacti, frogs, and lizards over the holidays. Can’t wait to see them all next week!

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