Cactus Care

Spring (Easter) Cactus -Shipsalidopsis Gaertneri

Christmas Cactus -Zygocactus Truncatus

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Christmas Cactus		Spring (Easter) Cactus
Zygocactus Truncatus	Month	Shipsalidopsis Gaertneri
Flowering period (starting Nov)	Jan	Resting period
Resting period - Keep cool (55º F) - Water frequently	Feb	Pre-flowering period - Keep dry and cool until flower buds form, then increase water and temp.
	Mar
Treat normally, water thoroughly when soil begins to dry out.	Apr	Flowering period - Water normally, maintain minimum temp of 60º F
	May
Outdoors - Place in sunny spot, watch out for slugs.	Jun	Outdoors - Place in shady spot, watch out for slugs.
	Jul
	Aug
Pre-flowering period - Keep dry and cool until flower buds form, then increase water and temp.	Sep
	Oct	Resting period - Keep cool (55º F) - The soil should be moist, but do not over water.
Flowering period - Water normally, maintain temp of 55º F	Nov
	Dec