{"product_id":"christmas-cactus-hanging-basket","title":"Christmas Cactus Hanging Basket","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ilZyRc R7mRQb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"AVfFCe_28,AVfFCe_29,AVfFCe_2a,AVfFCe_2b,AVfFCe_2c,AVfFCe_2d,AVfFCe_2e,AVfFCe_2f,AVfFCe_2g,AVfFCe_2h\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-tto=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-animation-skip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiEw6-VoeSXAxUYfzIDHdiCD08Q_sYPegYIAggCEBY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xEFZqe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tbIZh wQN2Jd Odbbif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdmSkc\"\u003e8” Hanging Basket\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aim-chrome-initial-inline-async-container\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiEw6-VoeSXAxUYfzIDHdiCD08Q_ZkOegYIAggCEBk\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAhAZ\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-container-id=\"T9_lauH9E-ujptQPtbGawAU\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"CKgc1d\" data-scope-id=\"turn\" data-mlbl=\"3c8g\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Zkbeff\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"WFjKzd_2\" data-ctx-provider='[[[\"b9Q7he\",\"[{\\\"s\\\":3,\\\"i\\\":\\\"WFjKzd_1\/LL5gb\\\"}]\"]]]' data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj92rGVoeSXAxWZKUsBHfwxIO4Q2O0OeggIAggBCAIQAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgCEAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pWvJNd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-container-id=\"main-col\" data-xid=\"VpUvz\" class=\"mZJni\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj92rGVoeSXAxWZKUsBHfwxIO4Q3KYQeggIAggBCAIQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgMEAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cu class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?kgmid=%2Fm%2F0566yv\u0026amp;q=Christmas+cactus\"\u003eChristmas cactus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSchlumbergera\u003c\/em\u003e) is \u003cmark class=\"b6AQX\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=WFjKzd_10\/cFwyDc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj92rGVoeSXAxWZKUsBHfwxIO4QuJAPeggIAggBCAwQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003ea popular, long-lived tropical houseplant cherished for its cascading, vibrant winter blossoms\u003c\/mark\u003e. Unlike desert cacti, these plants are native to the coastal rainforests of Brazil, meaning they thrive on regular moisture, high humidity, and bright, indirect sunlight.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=WFjKzd_1b\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgQEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eEssential Care Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgZEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgZEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place in \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ebright, indirect sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e (such as an east- or north-facing window). Avoid direct, harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the pads and turn them red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgZEAc\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ewhenever the top 1 to 2 inches of soil feel dry\u003c\/strong\u003e to the touch. Never let the plant sit in stagnant water, as it is highly susceptible to root rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgZEAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Potting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ewell-draining mixture\u003c\/strong\u003e like a dedicated cactus mix blended with peat moss or perlite. These plants actually prefer being slightly rootbound, so only repot every 3 to 4 years after the blooming season ends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgZEBE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e They love humidity. If your indoor winter air is dry, place the pot on a \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003epebble tray filled with water\u003c\/strong\u003e to boost moisture around the foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=WFjKzd_47\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgjEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eHow to Force Winter Blooms\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQglEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTo trigger a lush, spectacular bloom right in time for the holidays, you must simulate autumn conditions starting about \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e6 to 8 weeks before\u003c\/strong\u003e your desired bloom time:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col class=\"T9WCjf qkgVBf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgpEAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Darkness Rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e12 to 14 hours of continuous, uninterrupted darkness\u003c\/strong\u003e every night. You can achieve this by placing the plant in a closet, a dark room, or covering it with a box from evening until morning. Even minor artificial indoor light at night can prevent budding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgpEAc\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCooler Temperatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the plant in a cool environment where nighttime temperatures drop to \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e10–15°C (50–59°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgpEA0\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eRest Water Regime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ereduce watering\u003c\/strong\u003e during this pre-bloom period. Once you see tight flower buds begin to form, you can stop the strict darkness treatment and resume normal watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgpEBI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDo Not Move:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once buds are established, \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eleave the plant in one fixed location\u003c\/strong\u003e. Shifting it to a new room or exposing it to sudden temperature changes or hot drafts can cause the delicate buds to drop off prematurely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Foliera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68790384099522,"sku":"C0176","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/3452\/8962\/files\/Screenshot2026-11-03153811.png?v=1793738302","url":"https:\/\/laportesnursery.ca\/products\/christmas-cactus-hanging-basket","provider":"Laporte's Nursery \u0026 Greenhouses Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}