What should I know about taking care of a Christ in the Cradle plant?

Answer by  BrendaG (6111)

Because they can get root rot easily, make sure the plant has a good drainage system. Feed monthly, give it indirect bright light, and water when top soil feels dry.

Answer by  BrendaG (6111)

Keep this plant in the sunniest window of your house and it will reward you with lots of colorful flowers. Make sure your plant has a good drainage system and water when the top of the soil feels dry. Fertilize monthly, using half the recommended dose.

Answer by  Zaka (2315)

Make sure the Christ is nestled snugly in the Cradle Plant. The cradle plant will envelope the margins of whatever object you place within the folds of the tressles. It should take no more than three to four weeks to beging noticing the base of the nest, or "craddle" that will envelope your Christ figurine.

Answer by  kamila86 (6)

This Mexican native is a member of the cactus family. Mix potting soil with sand and provide a good drainage system. Allow drying out between watering. Fertilize once during the March thru October growing season. Keep out of outside direct sunlight, although outside is helpful in eliminating leaf drop.

Answer by  namrata (24)

You should keep it in a sunny window for optimum coloration and flower bloom. It needs to be watered when the soil feels dry, and don't forget to re-fertilize!

Answer by  vijetha (104)

Simply give it bright, indirect light and water when the soil surface is dry. The plant will grow in a 4" pot. The plant is about 6" tall.

Answer by  Mikey35 (22)

Give this plant bright, but indirect sunlight, always watering when the soil surface appears to be dry, and feed with general purpose house food once a month.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well be very careful with it and show your respects. Also, you may want to cultivate the soil and introduce citrus peelings. Follow strict watering patterns to help facilitate growth.

Answer by  Rajesh (329)

These plants should be undershade usually under trees outside. They will get roots easily so they must have good drainage. The soil should be allowed to dry out before watering.

Answer by  Ginny (2251)

They should be in partial shade, like under trees outside. They get root rot easily, so should have good drainage. The soil should be allowed to dry out between watering.