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I Jse any soluble plant food about once a month, and give it plenty of water. A temperature of 60 degrees at night and 70 to 75 degrees in the daytime is preferred. In summer, sink the pot outdoors.
The Christmas cactus has delicate, pink flowers that droop from the jointed stems at Christmas time. This plan needs a cool, airy room of 65 degrees and some shade from the noon sun. Give plenty of water when the soil is dry. The plants will continue to flower year after year, often growing into mature specimens. When repotting is needed, use a soil of equal parts packaged potting soil, leafmold, and granulated perlite. Apply a soluble fertilizer bi-weekly- lyThe
azalea is another common Christmas plant. It grows in bright light or sun and needs a uniform supply of water. Remove the flowers as soon as they have faded. After flowering, the plant may be kept in light where it will grow, and it is necessary to pinch back the new growthfl After danger of freezing, it can be planted in the pot in the garden and kept moist during the summer. Before frost, bring it inside but keep it cool at 45 to 60 degrees until the buds start to swell. Some varieties sold at Christmas time are of the hardy type which could be planted outdoors. Ask your local florist or nurseryman about this.
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