These are £6 each in B&Q as a comparison, they are available in Morrisons in lots of colours and have loads of flower buds which will bloom in time for Easter weekend. A really unusual houseplant, at a bargain price.
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tinkerbellian
21 Mar 164#1
I will be honest and admit I had to look up the full care instructions for these plants, so I have included them below, if followed they should flower again next year.
Temperature: Temperature: The tropical Hatiora gaertneri prefers spring, summer, and fall temperatures around 75-80°F (24-27°C). Winter temperatures should be between 45-6°5F (7-18°C) only.
Light: This tropical cacti likes bright partial light only. It should never be exposed to full sunlight or midday sunlight.
Watering: Soil should be kept constantly moist, but never soggy. Do not allow water to sit in the dish underneath.
Soil: Due to its natural growing environment being on rocks or trees, this cactus requires rough soil to grow well. A 1:1 mixture of potting soil to pumice, tree bark, or perlite is required. Pumice is preferred.
Fertilizer: The Easter cactus prefers fertilization every 14 days. Use a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer, and dilute to half strength. Do not fertilize during resting period.
Re-Potting: Never re-pot during the bloom or following resting period. Re-pot by removing only the loose soil around the roots. Transfer immediately to a size larger pot and pack in with appropriate soil.
Humidity: Hatiora gaertneri requires a humid environment to survive. The plant should be misted with a sprayer daily, even during the rest period, to simulate the needed humidity.
Propagation: Any segment at least 3 inches long can be used for propagation. Allow the cutting to harden for at least 48 hours. Plant the small end of the segment in shallow, moist perlite. Rooting occurs between 3-4 weeks.
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tinkerbellian
21 Mar 164#1
I will be honest and admit I had to look up the full care instructions for these plants, so I have included them below, if followed they should flower again next year.
Temperature: Temperature: The tropical Hatiora gaertneri prefers spring, summer, and fall temperatures around 75-80°F (24-27°C). Winter temperatures should be between 45-6°5F (7-18°C) only.
Light: This tropical cacti likes bright partial light only. It should never be exposed to full sunlight or midday sunlight.
Watering: Soil should be kept constantly moist, but never soggy. Do not allow water to sit in the dish underneath.
Soil: Due to its natural growing environment being on rocks or trees, this cactus requires rough soil to grow well. A 1:1 mixture of potting soil to pumice, tree bark, or perlite is required. Pumice is preferred.
Fertilizer: The Easter cactus prefers fertilization every 14 days. Use a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer, and dilute to half strength. Do not fertilize during resting period.
Re-Potting: Never re-pot during the bloom or following resting period. Re-pot by removing only the loose soil around the roots. Transfer immediately to a size larger pot and pack in with appropriate soil.
Humidity: Hatiora gaertneri requires a humid environment to survive. The plant should be misted with a sprayer daily, even during the rest period, to simulate the needed humidity.
Propagation: Any segment at least 3 inches long can be used for propagation. Allow the cutting to harden for at least 48 hours. Plant the small end of the segment in shallow, moist perlite. Rooting occurs between 3-4 weeks.
shylass
21 Mar 16#2
thanks for sharing this :smiley:
tinkerbellian to shylass
21 Mar 16#3
Nearly didn't as I wasn't sure exactly how to look after them, but seems fairly straightforward, also at £1.33 I'll just be happy if it flowers for a month now. I didn't even know an "Easter cactus " was a proper plant name until I came home and looked it up :smirk:
PrincessJellybean
21 Mar 16#4
It's a great price......
I don't live anywhere near Morrisons; which pleases my husband greatly because I already have well over a 100 houseplants, which apparently is more than enough ..... lol :laughing:
tinkerbellian to PrincessJellybean
21 Mar 16#7
I think you might find you have inadvertently moved into a greenhouse instead of a regular house :man:
sofiasar to PrincessJellybean
21 Mar 16#12
I have 4 big plants, terracotta and yulk or whatever lol. I prefer lidl house plants. they are well huge
Moonwolf1976
21 Mar 16#5
thanks for sharing op good bargain
karen3boysxxx
21 Mar 16#6
I bought a pink one of these from Aldi 2 years ago, it has been in flower ever since!, just dead head them regularly, beautiful mine is on a kitchen window ledge x
tinkerbellian to karen3boysxxx
21 Mar 161#8
That's good to hear, i wasn't too sure how easy cactus were to keep flowering :smile:
PrincessJellybean
21 Mar 161#9
It has got a little out of hand now :smile:
I have appalling growing conditions in my house; low light levels most of the time (Scotland) and my atmosphere is very dry due to 2 dehumidifiers; which is the opposite to what the majority of plants want... but somehow I am keeping most of them alive. :smiley:
bullymong
21 Mar 162#10
if you "treat them mean" during the winter/resting period (normally around September time I start) by not watering them (they are cacti so can go without water for some time) Then about a month before you want them to flower just wake them up with some water and a little plant food. Works for me every time - got 4 of them dotted around the house, I get 2 to flower for Christmas and 2 for easter. The key to getting a great display of flowers for months is to give them the dormant /dry period that they would get in the wild.
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Temperature: Temperature: The tropical Hatiora gaertneri prefers spring, summer, and fall temperatures around 75-80°F (24-27°C). Winter temperatures should be between 45-6°5F (7-18°C) only.
Light: This tropical cacti likes bright partial light only. It should never be exposed to full sunlight or midday sunlight.
Watering: Soil should be kept constantly moist, but never soggy. Do not allow water to sit in the dish underneath.
Soil: Due to its natural growing environment being on rocks or trees, this cactus requires rough soil to grow well. A 1:1 mixture of potting soil to pumice, tree bark, or perlite is required. Pumice is preferred.
Fertilizer: The Easter cactus prefers fertilization every 14 days. Use a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer, and dilute to half strength. Do not fertilize during resting period.
Re-Potting: Never re-pot during the bloom or following resting period. Re-pot by removing only the loose soil around the roots. Transfer immediately to a size larger pot and pack in with appropriate soil.
Humidity: Hatiora gaertneri requires a humid environment to survive. The plant should be misted with a sprayer daily, even during the rest period, to simulate the needed humidity.
Propagation: Any segment at least 3 inches long can be used for propagation. Allow the cutting to harden for at least 48 hours. Plant the small end of the segment in shallow, moist perlite. Rooting occurs between 3-4 weeks.
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Temperature: Temperature: The tropical Hatiora gaertneri prefers spring, summer, and fall temperatures around 75-80°F (24-27°C). Winter temperatures should be between 45-6°5F (7-18°C) only.
Light: This tropical cacti likes bright partial light only. It should never be exposed to full sunlight or midday sunlight.
Watering: Soil should be kept constantly moist, but never soggy. Do not allow water to sit in the dish underneath.
Soil: Due to its natural growing environment being on rocks or trees, this cactus requires rough soil to grow well. A 1:1 mixture of potting soil to pumice, tree bark, or perlite is required. Pumice is preferred.
Fertilizer: The Easter cactus prefers fertilization every 14 days. Use a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer, and dilute to half strength. Do not fertilize during resting period.
Re-Potting: Never re-pot during the bloom or following resting period. Re-pot by removing only the loose soil around the roots. Transfer immediately to a size larger pot and pack in with appropriate soil.
Humidity: Hatiora gaertneri requires a humid environment to survive. The plant should be misted with a sprayer daily, even during the rest period, to simulate the needed humidity.
Propagation: Any segment at least 3 inches long can be used for propagation. Allow the cutting to harden for at least 48 hours. Plant the small end of the segment in shallow, moist perlite. Rooting occurs between 3-4 weeks.
I don't live anywhere near Morrisons; which pleases my husband greatly because I already have well over a 100 houseplants, which apparently is more than enough ..... lol :laughing:
I have appalling growing conditions in my house; low light levels most of the time (Scotland) and my atmosphere is very dry due to 2 dehumidifiers; which is the opposite to what the majority of plants want... but somehow I am keeping most of them alive. :smiley: