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Month |  |
| Christmas Cactus - Zygocactus Truncatus |
Spring (Easter) Cactus - Shipsalidopsis Gaertneri |
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| Flowering period (starting Nov) | Jan | Resting period |
| Resting period - Keep cool (55º F) - Water frequently | Feb | Pre-flowering period - Keep dry and cool until flower buds form, then increase water and temp. |
| Mar | ||
| Treat normally, water thoroughly when soil begins to dry out. | Apr | Flowering period - Water normally, maintain minimum temp of 60º F |
| May | ||
| Outdoors - Place in sunny spot, watch out for slugs. | Jun | Outdoors - Place in shady spot, watch out for slugs. |
| Jul | ||
| Aug | ||
| Pre-flowering period - Keep dry and cool until flower buds form, then increase water and temp. | Sep | |
| Oct | Resting period - Keep cool (55º F) - The soil should be moist, but do not over water. | |
| Flowering period - Water normally, maintain temp of 55º F | Nov | |
| Dec |
