Holiday Cactus Care Tips: Find The Right Water, Light & Humidity

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What's The Right Amount of Water, Light & Humidity For Your Holiday Cactus.  Whether you have a Thanksgiving Cactus, Christmas Cactus, or even an Easter Cactus, this video has everything you need to know about the water, light, and humidity requirements for a happy, healthy holiday cactus.

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00:00If you have a holiday cactus or you're thinking of getting one, stay tuned as we break down

00:04the essentials, light, location, watering, temperature, and humidity.

00:10The best spot for this type of plant has bright indirect light.

00:14The Christmas cactus will adapt to low light, but the plant will produce more blooms if

00:19exposed to brighter light.

00:20However, too much direct sunlight can burn its leaves.

00:25They prefer temperatures that most humans prefer, around 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit,

00:30making them an ideal houseplant.

00:32Keeping them away from drafty doors, blowing heaters, and fireplaces will also help maintain

00:37their preferred climate.

00:39How often you water this plant depends on where you have it, the time of year, and the size

00:43of the pot.

00:44Typically, they need water every one to three weeks, but check the plant once per week.

00:50Allow the soil to dry between waterings, but never dry out completely.

00:54If any extra water sits in its saucer, be sure to pour it out, as the plant does not like

00:59wet feet.

01:01These plants also like it humid.

01:03If you live in an area with rich, humid air, there may be enough humidity to make the plants

01:07happy.

01:08But for the rest of us, we will need to create false humidity.

01:12A simple solution to low humidity is to place a tray of pebbles filled with water underneath

01:17the plant and its pot.

01:19The water will evaporate, moisten the air, and create humidity for the plant.

01:24Just make sure to never let the plant sit in water, only on top of the pebbles.

01:30Now you have the know-how to give your holiday cactus the care it deserves.

01:33Until next time, happy gardening!

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