Can Christmas cactus be exposed to rain? Can Christmas cactus be left outside in the rain?

Schlumbergera can be exposed to moderate rain. Schlumbergera is a relatively common plant that can be placed at home to play a good decorative role. It is a plant of the genus Schlumbergera in the cactus family, and it is usually called the icing on the cake.

The nodes of Christmas cactus are relatively flat and thick, and its water storage capacity is also very strong. In a broad sense, it can be classified as a succulent plant. It is a succulent plant that is drought-resistant but afraid of waterlogging.

Christmas cactus in the rain

In fact, rain is very beneficial to most green plants, and Christmas cactus is no exception. However, if Christmas cactus is maintained outdoors and there is strong sunshine immediately after the rain, it will easily cause the soil temperature to be too high. The stuffy and humid soil environment will cause the Christmas cactus stems to rot.

Even if you maintain it indoors, if the temperature on the balcony is too high, problems are likely to occur. So even though rain has many benefits, it is not recommended to let Christmas cactus get wet in the rain or maintain it outdoors. If it gets wet in the rain, you need to move it indoors immediately and put it in a ventilated place for maintenance .

Newly planted Christmas cactus in the rain

Newly planted Christmas cactus cannot be exposed to rain, because it has not recovered well at this time, and problems can easily occur if it is exposed to rain. After planting Christmas cactus, make sure the water dries up as quickly as possible. It is recommended to place it indoors for maintenance. At the same time, you must always observe the growth of the Christmas cactus and avoid attacks by pests and diseases.