{"product_id":"schlumbergera-2","title":"Schlumbergera 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet ready to bring festive coziness, a burst of vibrant color, and the houseplant world’s most beloved winter-blooming legend into your home or office—the stunning \u003cb\u003eSchlumbergera\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eSchlumbergera\u003c\/i\u003e, commonly known as the Christmas cactus)! This natural treasure from Brazil’s tropical forests is a unique succulent that naturally grows as an epiphyte on trees. The plant’s greatest pride, magnet, and unmistakable hallmark is its breathtaking silhouette and bloom: from a lush base, \u003cb\u003esegmented, flat, saw-edged shoot segments in a glossy emerald-green shade spread out, ending in multilayered, exotic butterfly-shaped flowers in vivid pink, red, coral, or pure white tones\u003c\/b\u003e. Schlumbergera is legendary for its ability to bloom when the rest of nature is dormant, filling the room with indescribable vitality. It is currently a beautifully established, strong, exceptionally dense, lush, and stable \u003cb\u003e25 cm\u003c\/b\u003e specimen in a generously sized \u003cb\u003e12 cm\u003c\/b\u003e pot. This is the warmest, most tasteful, and most flawless \u003cb\u003egift\u003c\/b\u003e for bringing blessings to the home, celebrating the winter holidays, creating family coziness, and anyone seeking the highest level of blooming comfort in their interior!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCARE INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☀️ \u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright, generous, but MUST be indirect light. \u003cb\u003eThis is the main secret to this plant’s abundant flowering and lush segments:\u003c\/b\u003e unlike desert cacti, the forest cactus \u003ci\u003eSchlumbergera\u003c\/i\u003e does not like basking in the sun. It needs plenty of filtered light to produce a large number of flower buds (it will especially appreciate gentle morning sun). \u003cb\u003eStrictly protect it from direct, scorching midday sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e, which can cause burns on its segments or turn them purplish-red and stressed. An east- or west-facing windowsill will suit it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Regular, moderate, and careful. Schlumbergera prefers consistent, light moisture in the soil, but it does not tolerate a “swamp effect” or waterlogged roots. \u003cb\u003eWater the plant thoroughly as soon as the top layer of soil (the upper 1–2 cm of the pot) has dried between waterings.\u003c\/b\u003e Since the specimen is in a stable 12 cm pot, it will retain moisture well, but the plant \u003cb\u003ecategorically cannot tolerate its roots soaking in standing water\u003c\/b\u003e in the saucer, which can quickly cause flower buds and segments to drop, as well as root rot. \u003ci\u003eImportant tip:\u003c\/i\u003e when buds are forming, do not change the watering routine or turn the pot. In winter, reduce watering slightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌡️ \u003cb\u003eTemperature\/Humidity:\u003c\/b\u003e It thrives in moderate room temperatures (+18°C to +22°C). Schlumbergera greatly appreciates moderate air humidity and will be grateful for regular humidification. \u003ci\u003eThe main flowering secret:\u003c\/i\u003e for buds to form, the plant needs a short dormant period in autumn (September\/October), with cooler temperatures (+12°C to +16°C) and shorter daylight hours. In winter, protect it from the dry, hot air of heating radiators and cold drafts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐾 \u003cb\u003ePets:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eFriendly \/ Safe.\u003c\/b\u003e Schlumbergeras are completely non-toxic and absolutely safe to keep in your home with curious cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏠 \u003cb\u003eBEST ROOM:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBright living rooms, dining rooms, desks, and windowsills\u003c\/b\u003e, where this lush, flowering cascade silhouette can be enjoyed up close and serve as the main festive accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModern, Scandinavian, or classic interiors\u003c\/b\u003e, where the vivid flower colors and green cascades bring coziness and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 25 cm (a beautifully established, strong, exceptionally dense, lush, and already highly noticeable specimen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 12 cm (a stable and generously sized pot that supports strong and healthy root-system development)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cb\u003eNote and a dose of reality about Schlumbergeras:\u003c\/b\u003e Plants are living organisms, so each specimen and the exact arrangement of its segmented shoots, flower color, and the opening stage of any buds present at a given moment may vary slightly, creating a unique natural form. \u003ci\u003eGolden rule:\u003c\/i\u003e while the Schlumbergera is forming and holding buds, try not to move it, repot it, or change its orientation toward the light—as a result of stress, it may drop its delicate buds. Since this is already a nicely established specimen in a 12 cm pot, it is strong and will not require immediate repotting. When you repot it in the future, use a \u003cb\u003elight, peaty, airy, and very well-draining houseplant or forest-cactus soil mix\u003c\/b\u003e with a generous addition of perlite and bark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Augi-Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55143214350665,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/0252\/1918\/files\/453DED20-542C-4CB2-91FB-6B2135C1D375.jpg?v=1787740258","url":"https:\/\/www.augi-plants.lv\/en\/products\/schlumbergera-2","provider":"www.augi-plants.lv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}