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Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 1:47 am
by greenknight
I live in a region where summer humidity is very low, what works here might not work everywhere.
Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:01 am
by Shane
greenknight 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.
Interesting. Thanks for the tips. I'm getting more into epiphytic cacti and definitely looking to learn
And a minor update: The cuttings seem to be well rooted and adjusting to life in soil outside
Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:49 am
by Edwindwianto
Shane wrote: ↑Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:24 am
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
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2020 9:54 am
by Shane
Edwindwianto wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:49 am
What is the brand of the rooting hormine?, if i may ask
Thanks
This is the one I use
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
Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2020 4:11 pm
by greenknight
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
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:05 am
by Shane
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.
I found that with my existing Schlumbergera as well. They like more light than I'd have thought
Now an update:
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Both seem healthy. One has a bit of sunburn and is also showing signs of new growth
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Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2020 2:31 am
by Shane
So it's definitely showing some new growth. And it looks variegated
Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2020 3:22 pm
by Pereskiopsisdotcom
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.
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.
Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 1:51 pm
by Mrs.Green
Shane wrote: ↑Wed Feb 19, 2020 2:31 am
So it's definitely showing some new growth. And it looks variegated
Hi Shane
Curious to know how your variegated Schlumbergeras are doing? I have been toying with the idea of trying one myself , but from what I have read they can be pretty unstable ( reverting) and less than hardy..?
Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:28 pm
by Shane
Mrs.Green wrote: ↑Fri Jul 02, 2021 1:51 pm
Hi Shane
Curious to know how your variegated Schlumbergeras are doing? I have been toying with the idea of trying one myself , but from what I have read they can be pretty unstable ( reverting) and less than hardy..?
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
Re: Just bought a variegated Schlumbergera
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:29 am
by Mrs.Green
Shane 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
Thank you very much Shane
Very tempted indeed!
Searching the net for pictures, it seems to be very variable how much variegation each plant have. Some of the pictured plants seems to have very little variegation ( hardly visible I would say) but others are very clearly variegated.