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Almost all my plants are kept in containers - any shape and size! A lot of people do prefer to garden in raised beds, the soil can keep its quality better year after year in the ground.  But I prefer to use a different container for each plant! Keep reading to hear my pros and cons for container gardening. u/Longjumping-Quit7471, u/Living-Valuable-376, u/Parking-Bit-9217, u/RaintreeJames   What is container gardening? Container gardening is keeping all your plants in pots. It's ideal for if you don't have much space, or for me it works better! For beginners it's a good way to start, you don't need to buy much.  Weeding your plants is much easier: With only the space in the container, it's easier to keep up with weeding. As I’m weeding more often, I find the roots don't get a chance to develop, and they pull out easier. I can avoid the pesky mosquitoes in the summer: Mosquitos are the devil in the summer! Where I still have some beds, over the winter I can't
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How to grow Christmas Cactus

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A Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) is a popular choice over the festive period as this is when they bloom beautiful pink, red, white, yellow or purple flowers. They are naturally found in the forest where they like to grow on trees. These plants are epiphytic so make sure you keep the soil damp!

 

Christmas Cactus care overview:

  • Water = enough to stop the soil drying out (frequent and thorough)
  • Sun = out of direct sunlight, as it can damage the flowers. When not flowering, it will adapt to low light
  • Potting mix = a loose mix. For example, soil and grit/loam/sand 
  • Re-pot every two years
  • Pruning = prune when bits get old and leggy

 

How to propagate Christmas Cactus:

  • Cut off one of the segments and plant in your chosen potting mix
  • Wait for new growth, then re-pot
  • Or, you can collect seeds from the flowers – but they will take 3-4 years to mature

 

How to make Christmas Cactus flower:

To make the flower buds grow:

  • Cool temperatures
  • 16 hours of dark, and 8 hours of light per day
  • Avoid drafts
  • Reduce moisture and water levels

When buds appear:

  • Light area (indirect sun)
  • Avoid drafts
  • Increase watering

 

Where to buy Christmas Cactus:

Patch Plants Pink Cactus, £12

Patch Plants White Cactus, £12

Fields Flowers Christmas Cactus (pink flowers), £7.95

Parijatplant Christmas Cactus, £4.49

ConcreteJungleLondon Christmas Cactus, £15+

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