How quickly a food breaks down carbohydrate in it into glucose is called its glycemic index (GI). Foods with high GI tend to deposit fat in your body. Examples of high GI food are white bread, table sugar, white polished rice, etc. Low GI foods are: Raw green peas, unpolished rice, raw corn, cucumbers, tomatoes etc.
Take It Outside. In springtime, you can take your Christmas cactus outside in its pot as long as day and nighttime temperatures stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. But unlike desert cactuses, the Christmas cactus wonât tolerate the intense full summer sun. Full direct sun will give the plant severe sunburn.he Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) is a native of Brazil but is grown widely as a winter-flowering houseplant. In nature, it grows as an epiphyte in shady tropical rain forests.
When and How Often to Water. Water your Christmas cactus when the top inch of the soil is dry. Always take into consideration the climate and time of year. If your cactus is outdoors in a hot, dry climate, you might need to water every two to three days, especially if the plant has been in the sun.If you keep the cactus indoors where it is cool or humid, it might need water only once a week.ow to Maintain Humidity. The Christmas cactus does best in a humid environment. This is particularly important for gardeners living in a dry climate or whose homes have a dry indoor climate. The easiest way to provide humidity is to place a tray of water near your plant.