Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
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Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
I live in a region where summer humidity is very low, what works here might not work everywhere.
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Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
Interesting. Thanks for the tips. I'm getting more into epiphytic cacti and definitely looking to learngreenknight wrote: ↑Sun Jan 05, 2020 10:09 am Schlumbergera and other epiphytes could use a more organic mix than that - in habitat they grow in almost straight leaf mold. In a pot the mix should be well-drained, but more moisture-retentive than for desert cacti - during the growing season they prefer to not get very dry. I'm sure that will work if you water often enough, though.
I used to grow them in a mix that contained quite bit of peat, and watered them when the surface got dry. Never had a problem with root rot. I did keep them tightly potted, though,they bloom best that way. I'd keep them in a 2.5 inch pot until they bloomed (usually 1 year), then move to a 3 inch pot for 2 or 3 years, then a 4 inch pot.
And a minor update: The cuttings seem to be well rooted and adjusting to life in soil outside
Los Angeles, California (USA)
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Fishhook cacti are like cats, they only like to be petted in one direction
Zone 10b (yearly minimum temperature 1-5° C)
Fishhook cacti are like cats, they only like to be petted in one direction
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Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
Wow...super...
You managed to root them...well done
And thanks for sharing the bag technic
Judging from the daye of your posts...it needs about 1 month to root
What is the brand of the rooting hormine?, if i may ask
Thanks
Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
This is the one I useEdwindwianto wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:49 am What is the brand of the rooting hormine?, if i may ask
Thanks
https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Safe-Root ... 0995&psc=1
It's the cheapest and most common rooting powder in the US. It seems to work well
Los Angeles, California (USA)
Zone 10b (yearly minimum temperature 1-5° C)
Fishhook cacti are like cats, they only like to be petted in one direction
Zone 10b (yearly minimum temperature 1-5° C)
Fishhook cacti are like cats, they only like to be petted in one direction
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Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
On the subject of light, I found they did very well with morning sun. While hot sun can easily sunburn them, they do like pretty good light.
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Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
I found that with my existing Schlumbergera as well. They like more light than I'd have thoughtgreenknight wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2020 4:11 pm On the subject of light, I found they did very well with morning sun. While hot sun can easily sunburn them, they do like pretty good light.
Now an update: Both seem healthy. One has a bit of sunburn and is also showing signs of new growth
Los Angeles, California (USA)
Zone 10b (yearly minimum temperature 1-5° C)
Fishhook cacti are like cats, they only like to be petted in one direction
Zone 10b (yearly minimum temperature 1-5° C)
Fishhook cacti are like cats, they only like to be petted in one direction
Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
So it's definitely showing some new growth. And it looks variegated ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Fishhook cacti are like cats, they only like to be petted in one direction
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Fishhook cacti are like cats, they only like to be petted in one direction
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Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
I found this to be true as well. Especially for recent cuttings, putting them underneath taller pots or taller plants does a great job of simulating the canopy type of growth that they are used to in habitat and gives them a healthy amount of light.greenknight wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2020 4:11 pm On the subject of light, I found they did very well with morning sun. While hot sun can easily sunburn them, they do like pretty good light.
Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
Hi Shane
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Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
I'd definitely recommend it. Mine aren't doing great, but honestly that's more because of me than them. I've moved 2 or 3 times since I got them and have been struggling to find a good spot for them
I don't think you have to worry about them being difficult to care for. If I recall correctly, you're pretty good with Schlumbergera so you should have no issue. They are a bit unstable (one of mine actually reverted), but based on pictures of large plants I've seen it looks like maybe 10% reverts. This could be easily controlled with pruning
Also, for rooting I'd definitely recommend the method I used. I think I mentioned it earlier in the thread. They can also be grafted easily too
Los Angeles, California (USA)
Zone 10b (yearly minimum temperature 1-5° C)
Fishhook cacti are like cats, they only like to be petted in one direction
Zone 10b (yearly minimum temperature 1-5° C)
Fishhook cacti are like cats, they only like to be petted in one direction
Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
Thank you very much ShaneShane wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:28 pm
I'd definitely recommend it. Mine aren't doing great, but honestly that's more because of me than them. I've moved 2 or 3 times since I got them and have been struggling to find a good spot for them
I don't think you have to worry about them being difficult to care for. If I recall correctly, you're pretty good with Schlumbergera so you should have no issue. They are a bit unstable (one of mine actually reverted), but based on pictures of large plants I've seen it looks like maybe 10% reverts. This could be easily controlled with pruning
Also, for rooting I'd definitely recommend the method I used. I think I mentioned it earlier in the thread. They can also be grafted easily too
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