Christmas Cactus: How to Get lots of Flowers, No Bud Drop, & Growing Tips - do this in Autumn

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One of the most popular houseplants in the world is the Christmas Cactus. Or in reality, the trio of Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter Cactus. These three holiday cacti have very similar growing conditions and in this video I detail how to grow yours as well as possible and then I show you exactly what you need to do in the autumn to get a lovely display of flowers at exactly the right time - for the winter holidays. These succulents are very low maintenance and very long lived plants, so learning how to get the most out of yours is essential to a long and healthy relationship with your plants!
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[@user-ch7mn1kj4b]

Great video. Best one I’ve seen about Christmas cactus

[@plantvibrations]

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[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

Big thing with bud drop on plants in general is not just letting them get too dry but extremes in osmotic pressure in the plant. In that the plant and soil gets just a little too dry and then you do a really big water, the plant sucks up extreme amounts of water and it goes from almost limp to very turgid stiff and the joints that connect the bud to the stem can't handle those pressure changes and fall off. So as you said it's just about being very consistent with watering schedule when any plant is in bud, and if you accidentally let it go a little too dry don't do a big water, do a half water to ease the plant back into a hydrated state, then water a little again a day or so later to get it back on schedule. I've learned this the hard way with orchids haha. Another trick some longtime orchid growers say can work to trick a plant into cold dormancy for flowering is sometimes the dark and reduced watering alone can do it, but also along with that is some ice cubes on the soil at night every second day for two weeks is the formula I've been told.

[@plantvibrations]

Thank you for adding in some of the science behind, it makes total sense! thank you

[@ramirofuentes4408]

I put my Thanksgiving Cactus outside after your last frost. It is placed in the shade under a tree or a place with dapple sun. Never exposed in full sun. Mother Nature will water the plant through out the Summer. Bring in your plant before the first frost. Cooler temperature will already have set your plant into bloom. My Thanksgiving Cactus is 8 years old. Bought from Walmart now it's two feet wide.

[@plantvibrations]

excellent! your method sounds like exactly what i proscribed in the video

[@pamelaspooner7183]

But it does depend where you live…..we had no rain for 3 months and 100+ almost every day for about 4 months so, wouldn’t work here

[@Bkerrick100]

What about any bugs that you’d bring in with the plant?

[@Bkerrick100]

This is a great video!

[@ramirofuentes4408]

@@Bkerrick100 I have had no issues with bugs. Only problem I have is picking out the fallen leaves in the cactus. I just brought my Christmas Cactus in a few days ago. With the warmth of the heat in the house the blooms have gotten more prominent to bloom.

[@deniseb2571]

My neighbor gave me a stem from her 125+yo great grandmother's plant! It's growing fine too. Great info, i just learned i had it in the wrong light and was letting it dry out, not anymore. Thanks Devin! 🌿

[@plantvibrations]

Love hearing you have an heirloom!

[@Lynne2106]

@@plantvibrationsheirbloom!

[@sharlafenwick4056]

Me too! Who would think any Cactus likes moist soil & shade? This is a surprise!!

[@ellenmead2450]

Wow, you I just thought of great Christmas gifts for my granddaughters. Pots and starters from their great grandmothers plants ❤

[@plantvibrations]

@@ellenmead2450check out this video how to make baby plants Christmas Cactus: How to Make More (Propagation) 2 Ways kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5O1ZYCro9Cbf68

[@biguy47905]

My cactus spends 365 days in a bright room with indirect light and I give it a sip of water once a week - never cover it with a box. It sets buds and blooms without fail every year. When a plant seems happy, I'm adverse to making any changes.

[@plantvibrations]

totally agree! this video is for those of us that haven't found the sweet spot like you have

[@ana-kyriou]

My Thanksgiving cacti have a sweet spot on a window sill and bloom without issues. No need to take them outdoors. However, the Christmas variety I have has not bloomed in about 3 years. This year I got one bloom. I am going to start placing it outside. Great directions in this video! They are clear and detailed! Thank you so much!!! P.S. I am a fellow Pennsylvanian who lives not too far from beautiful West Chester!😊

[@sapphire22011]

I have 2 of these plants one I put in a South facing windowsill but noticed the leaves went yellow and wrinkly and dried out looking so I reported, trimmed the roots and put it on an East facing windowsill. I got another one last Christmas and put it in a month facing window amd it seems to really like it there. I wouldn't take kine outdoors as my garden is south facing and is way too hot in summer for these type of plants.

[@maryhaselton3381]

The most informative tutorial on how to care for a Christmas cactus. Can’t wait to try your method this fall. Thank you!

[@plantvibrations]

It’ll bring you tons of blooms!

[@heavenbound392]

I have my mother’s Easter cactus since she passed away in 1977. That’s over 40 years. It stays in the basement near a window for the winter months.

[@plantvibrations]

I bet it is a lovely plant

[@lizardas]

Oh, well done, Devin! Good information and beautiful plants. I have found them hard to grow. Some people are lucky enough to find the exact conditions for optimum growth, but if not, they don't thrive, and the grower gets discouraged.

[@plantvibrations]

Try out my protocol and see if it works for you

[@tonyabrown39]

Thanks for the tips!

[@plantvibrations]

No problem!

[@jossgreen9318]

Thank you so much! I inherited my grandmother's thxgiving cactus this summer, and I wasn't quite sure how to treat it for blooms. She had it in her north-facing bedroom for 10-15 years and it just flowered whenever it felt like it seemed.

[@plantvibrations]

Replicate her strategy!

[@LaLaLonna]

I got my grandmothers too. Hers bloomed for her but she had complained in last 2 years of her life it wasn't blooming. I got it 3 years ago and it's bloomed like crazy every year since. I'm looking at blooms on even new growth right now and even the ones I propagated this year and put in the pot to help fill out have buds on them. It's with the rest of my plants too that get 14 hrs of light due to grow lights a day and it's still blooming. She adored this plant and I feel like it's her giving me the beautiful flowers. ❤

[@vernonlewis620]

Thanks Devin for keeping this video active. I watch it once a year and I learn something each time. Thanks again. Have an awesome day.

[@plantvibrations]

Love hearing that!

[@Gwiazy1]

I saw your video a while back and took a cutting of my grandma’s Christmas cactus. This morning I noticed it growing. I’m so excited

[@plantvibrations]

Wonderful! Excited for you

[@louettesommers8594]

The pink one is stunning. I love it.

[@plantvibrations]

Me too!

[@davidroberts9037]

Great pointers....thank you

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LoanNguyen-js6zd]

your explanations made so much sense on how to care for these plants based on their original place. thank you so much for a very informative and helpful video.

[@plantvibrations]

You are so welcome!

[@Blue2crows]

You are one smart man. You know your plants.

[@plantvibrations]

:)

[@deegrows7589]

Great tips - THANKS!!! 💚✨

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sloopy5191]

Great video, great advice! Thank you!

[@plantvibrations]

You are so welcome!

[@noraharris3857]

Thank you . Excellent video and great tips. Keep up the good work.

[@plantvibrations]

:-)

[@TealDiana]

Thank you so much! I hadn’t ever heard of Christmas Cactus until I moved to Oregon. Here everyone has them. I can’t wait to use your information to show my neighbors I’ve finally figured out what I’m doing!😊

[@plantvibrations]

Have fun!

[@TheNasu7777]

Good explanation. Thank You.

[@plantvibrations]

You are welcome!

[@windflower5010]

Excellent video! Thank you.

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pamkrugman8991]

Excellent and very thorough information! Thank you so much!!!

[@plantvibrations]

You are so welcome!

[@peggylopez7197]

Thanks for the information very helpful

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donlussi2424]

Thanks for distinguishing the 3 different varieties and their characteristics.

[@plantvibrations]

Our pleasure!

[@pattivermeersch7348]

Great info thanks

[@plantvibrations]

😀

[@jacquelinesleegers6839]

Thank you for the video. I live in the Netherlands, where we use Celsius for temperature, not Fahrenheit. So I converted your advices and tips for all the 'Celsius'-people 😊. When the temperature by night is higher than 7 degrees Celsius (45 Fahrenheit), it is save to put the plant outdoors all day and night. In the Netherlands that will be after the 15th of May. Put your plant indoors when the temperature at night is lower than 7 degrees Celsius. To make flowers, the plant needs a 'dark period' The best room temperature for the 'dark periode' will be 13 - 18 degrees Celsius (55 - 65 Fahrenheit) I never had my plants outside, but next year I will give it a try. This year I will put them in the dark in a room with the right temperature, 6 weeks begore Christmas. Fingers crossed that they will bloom.

[@MissMariQueen]

Thanks for doing the calculations! 😊❤

[@plantvibrations]

I had the conversions at the bottom of the screen!

[@katiesimonton5392]

Thank you so much for the advice!

[@plantvibrations]

You are so welcome!

[@user-pq3yy7fe3b]

Great info! Thanks Devlin.😊

[@plantvibrations]

Any time!

[@linakhoury6623]

Hi Devin . Good information. Your Christmas cactus looks amazing. I have Christmas cactus and they grow well in part shade . Have anice day .

[@plantvibrations]

So nice of you!

[@kevinburke6446]

I live in Tucson, AZ. My Christmas cactus thrived during our mild winter in a greenhouse where the humidity was about 60-70% and temps 50-75. But in the summer, I set it outside in the shade/bright light and kept it moist. It just couldn't handle temps over 110. The shock was so sever, it died. But with your tips, I will try again. GREAT VIDEOS!

[@plantvibrations]

Oh jeez I think I would die of shock from that heat too

[@vintage6346]

@@plantvibrations I just finished surviving 109 degrees in Texas, last month. I feel for that plant.

[@cherylclifton1198]

I know, right??? It’s different in the desert. 😩

[@tishie42]

Oh wow. Almost same in AZ, I'm in Yuma and all my tips fell off except the very final leaf bases. I went to move them and they just shed everything. I was shocked. I now have tiny buds coming on each nub but they were so big and pretty... 😢That last 2 weeks of summer was absolutely brutal.

[@donnajoyner1474]

I also live in Tucson. I have several Christmas cactus also amaryllis that live outside on wooden stands under a huge mesquite tree. They get watered daily morning and evening during the hot summers. I leave them until I see the temps are at 32 F or lower, then they come inside. Usually the cactus have already started setting buds. They stay in until nighttime temps are at least in the 50s. They bloom every year. Where I fall short is fertilizing. This past year we've gotten better at it. I have part-time caregivers that do the watering as I can't go out anymore and sometimes it's difficult doing things by "remote control". The amaryllis have thrived but I don't force them to bloom during the holidays. They generally bloom during the spring or early summer on their own schedule and are putting out baby bulblets like crazy. If I want holiday flowers I have an excuse to buy a few more to add to my collection. It's a win-win.

[@ruthmartinez4812]

I had two Christmas cactus that I though had stopped blooming, but recently, about 4 days ago, I brough them indoors and watered them both and now they have bloomed beautiful red and pink flowers! I love thanksgiving/ Christmas cactus plants

[@plantvibrations]

Wonderful! Love hearing that

[@darentfrca1596]

Excellent video!

[@plantvibrations]

Thank you very much!

[@raton_garden]

Wow so beautiful planting 🎉❤🎉❤

[@plantvibrations]

So nice of you

[@gaywizard2000]

I have the perfect guest room and im going to try your method!

[@plantvibrations]

Perfect!

[@cathyspooner7093]

Great information

[@plantvibrations]

Glad you liked it

[@KeithWilson-ch3cf]

Thanks I needed that lesson

[@plantvibrations]

No problem

[@user-yq4ez2cb6l]

Great video! Love the knowledge dropped.

[@plantvibrations]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carla2012app]

thank you! I learned so much!

[@plantvibrations]

I'm so glad!

[@amps8687]

Thank you so much for the explanation at the beginning...it all makes sense and now my puny plants will grow and blossom, I'm sure of it! Thank you for all you do and remember to breathe...

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ellendubiel4224]

I didn't know any of these things. I certainly am going to take better care of my Christmas cactus.

[@plantvibrations]

:)

[@mdorn6592]

Thank you...I was just looking at my Christmas cactus (currently indoors) and pondering how and when I will see flowers...great video! Really informative

[@plantvibrations]

You are so welcome!

[@ryecolfer1979]

I love it! 😍😍😍

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks!

[@jerrysim8355]

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[@plantvibrations]

🤩🤩

[@LisaJohnson-dx1dp]

Have an enormous one that I started just over 40 years ago and it's spectacular.

[@plantvibrations]

Incredible!!

[@cheryldarr7068]

Thank-You for the information! I will be trying this method,because mine always seem to have the buds fall off,and I didn't know what I was doing wrong. Thank-you again for this tutorial,and Happy Holiday's to all !!!

[@plantvibrations]

To you as well!!

[@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994]

Thank you thank you I’m taking mine to a bedroom cooler and darker yes it’s December but it will be wonderful to see it bloom🤞

[@plantvibrations]

Sounds great!

[@janw491]

My care of a Christmas cactus is to put them out on the back of the deck all summer and bring them in once the buds are set and neglect them all winter with minimal watering. It works and I’m not worried about when it flowers, it beautiful at any time.

[@plantvibrations]

Love it

[@hanaaandsanaachannel]

فيديو مفيد شكرا على المعلومات نبات الكريسمس جميل جدا ❤

[@plantvibrations]

Happy to help :)

[@mnguyetnguyen-xf2vq]

Your flowers are so gorgeous ❤❤❤green thumbs

[@plantvibrations]

🤩

[@Mrsangierice]

Thank you for sharing!!! Greetings from Minnesota

[@plantvibrations]

You are so welcome!

[@zerORR----]

I always come to you for the info because I am in Maryland and our temps are very similar...i appreciate all your videos🪴

[@plantvibrations]

Glad to help!

[@sujathananaiah3048]

Wonderful video very nicely explained

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeaneialexander]

Thanks!

[@plantvibrations]

No problem! Thanks for the support ❤️

[@harriettpavonrosado5175]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@plantvibrations]

You're welcome!

[@tannismiller5389]

I throw mine in the garage for a month. Dark and cool. Works well!!

[@plantvibrations]

Love it

[@beaw.3891]

Thank you for the very interesting report. I love Christmas cactus and I have two plants. They already have buds ❤☺️

[@plantvibrations]

Mine are budding up too!

[@vickiemarker9052]

Great information!

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@camuchanomellini903]

YOU ARE AWESOME KID ✨ GREAT ENERGY 👍🏼✨I enjoyed listening to you I’m a new fan 💓

[@plantvibrations]

Thank youuu!

[@indrarani9576]

Verybeautiful plant 🎉

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks a lot

[@williamtaylor2412]

THANK YOU I LOVE THEM BUT NEVER HAD ONE

[@plantvibrations]

get one!

[@carloshaun7297]

Well, that explains a lot about why mine have bloom drop, etc. Lots of great information. I have to say, they are similar to trying to get a poinsettia to re-bloom. Sort of high-maintenance, when it comes to the complete darkness nightly. But, I’m stubborn enough to do it! Thanks so much!

[@plantvibrations]

Once you have the method down it gets easier and easier!

[@CountanceD]

I have my great grandmother’s Christmas cactus. My mother, who had the plant before me, said I was supposed to ignore my cactus when I wanted it to bloom. She meant I should stop talking to it! 😊

[@plantvibrations]

Love that!

[@karolmolpus9536]

Excellent 😊

[@plantvibrations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AmericanPatriot-1776]

I have two LARGE Christmas Cactus, the size of what you have. I have them in a southern face window and they are so happy. I will remember not to plant in a bigger pot, they are already in one that's larger then yours, so you gave me a good tip.

[@plantvibrations]

:-)

[@susanjacquier5358]

So happy to have found your channel....Australian here, so doing 'reverse ' timeline and temps ( Celsius). Very valuable information 😊

[@plantvibrations]

i've been trying to do a better job at describing in seasons versus months and including Celsius conversions in my videos!

[@susanjacquier5358]

@@plantvibrations No drama :).....I'm a gran who has been gardening for 60 yrs. I find I never stop learning when it comes to the garden, which is why we love it I guess ! Some folk seem to struggle with opposing hemisphere info....but lets face it...that's what Google is for 😁. I'm working my wat through your videos...great work !

[@susanjacquier5358]

@@plantvibrations I forgot to mention, I live in South Australia. We sometimes suffer long hot summers ( 35-45 C ), but mild winters ( avg 5- 10 C min)...but the core of your advice crosses all boundries :)

[@jalbu8330]

I'm in Australia too but North Queensland in the tropics. Thank you for the great video information I can't wait to try but according to our southern hemisphere seasons. So I'd better fertilize now going into spring. 😊

[@rbthegardennannyllc4219]

Thank you for such a concise video. I love how easy you made this. I read it needed to be put in the darkness in the fall. (Where I have mine now). I have not been giving it water -- so I will do that today. Thanks for sharing.

[@plantvibrations]

Happy to help :)

[@williamtaylor2412]

VERY NICE HAVING THE INFORMATION WE CAN READ ON THE SCREEN THANK YOU THIS IS WONDERFUL INFORMATION THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@plantvibrations]

very happy to help!

[@jchambers5668]

Getting them to flower is at about 4:45... Thanks so much Devin!!!

[@plantvibrations]

Thank you! I do have a couple chapters listed in the description :)

[@jchambers5668]

Oh, sorry! I should have read that first! 😊This is great! Thanks again! @@plantvibrations

[@tinathayer732]

Awesome content! 🎉

[@plantvibrations]

:)

[@kso808]

I’m doing the very same things with my kalanchoes right now, putting them in a closed closet, for darkness. Will be bringing in my Christmas/Thanksgiving cacti soon too.

[@plantvibrations]

Good luck!

[@southernbiscuits1275]

Last winter I had three or four of my Thanksgiving cacti to bloom. I've never had that happen before. But, last winter I placed them in an unused room that did not have light at night. Some plants even bloomed into late spring. I've had them outdoors this summer in the carport and am hoping as the days get shorter and with cooler temperatures they will set buds for winter blooming. I fertilized them during the spring and summer and these things have grown a lot!

[@plantvibrations]

sounds like you are doing exactly what you should be doing!

[@alparker8661]

Scotts Super Bloom, 12/55/6 the ticket. Had a bunch of hybrids from growers in Half Moon Bay Ca. Also put orchid bark in regular potting mix to increase water flow. Small ground cover bark from the Depot works great too and economical too. I live in South Coastal Orange County Ca.

[@plantvibrations]

Awesome tips!

[@surgeinc1]

Did not realize they came from a tropical zone as I would have never put Spaghnum moss in the soil mix! Thank you!👏

[@plantvibrations]

It’s pretty wild right!

[@zimmy1958]

Thanks

[@plantvibrations]

🙌

[@margaretchiodo-keller4495]

Very informative video. I have 4 presently growning in my home. 3 of them I have grown from taking cuttings from the mother plant. I keep mine inside my home year round, and they all do well with a weekly watering. I love this plant.

[@plantvibrations]

Wonderful! They’re such stalwarts

[@minhtrinh2524]

MANY THANKS FOR THE GREAT TIPS TO GROW CHRISTMAS CASTUS. IT'S SO HELPFUL👍👍👍💥💥💥💥💥!

[@plantvibrations]

Happy to help :)

[@Letyrobelo]

Ajá, ahora se que estoy haciendo lo correcto con mi planta de Navidad, mi planta cada año florece, yo siempre hablo con mis plantas y todas mi plantas están hermosas, 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@plantvibrations]

Me alegra escucharlo!

[@jeffreyrossi5084]

Yes, your right about the light. A few years ago, some of mine got a little bit of a sunburn. It's funny they continue to bloom like crazy and they even rebloom a little in the spring but VERY little new growth. All of the others of the same age in the same size pots are doing fine with new growth and blooming. Ever heard of this happening?

[@plantvibrations]

hmm it is tough to say why that one is a laggard

[@karinturkington2455]

Lovely video. Great explanations. My Xmas cactus is bone dry. No wonder it's lost so many leaves.

[@plantvibrations]

Oh no!

[@elenirivers5205]

Wow! I’ve been doing everything wrong, almost the reverse of everything you suggested. I will instantly go and change its position and give it a good water. Thank you - I learnt a lot!

[@plantvibrations]

Let me know if it works!

[@marisavilellasurur4444]

Que flor de maio linda.

[@plantvibrations]

Thank you :)

[@john27609]

Pretty.

[@plantvibrations]

thanks

[@lindahole2723]

I wish I had my grandmother's Christmas cactus. My cousin who lived at my grandmother's with her mom n siblings said she didn't know what happened to it but it was huge back then in the 60's

[@plantvibrations]

Awwww dang. Time to start a new family plant

[@seriouslyreally5413]

wow. this is very helpful. I've grown christmas cacti over the years but recently in a hit or miss not knowing why some years I do little to fuss over them and they bloom, other times I repeat the same and the buds fall off or they fail to form at all. I have been growing them under lights recently because outdoor pests have been an issue. This change seems to have created unintentional consequences. The lights are two-fold problem: Too much light and too warm ! I grow them right now under the same conditions I have for my desert succulents which are thriving, blooming & without etiolation. I knew the cactus was tropical and assumed hot, intense equatorial sun at least 12hrs a day, year around but I didn't didn't realize shaded understory. I also read that they needed to dry out before each watering which improved my success as I previously had kept them a little too damp. The temp under the fluorescent grow lights is a constant 80F and are on timer for 12 hrs a day, year around. Too hot, too bright. I'll move my cactus back to a northern window in the living room where the change in the longer nights are approaching and where the temperature is around 65F in winter. In previous seasons that was unintentionally where I had it very successfully blooming but somewhere along the way I feared that I was jeopardizing this success by placing it in a too cold and dark location and moved it to the the succulent shelf. Good intentions never go unpunished. I'm in Washington State 6A. Thanks for the help!

[@plantvibrations]

Happy to help!!

[@Nenezilla]

Thank you, from Pittsburgh PA!

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks for watching!

[@PorterWood09]

Adding blooming/fruiting nutrients to the watering routine also helps.

[@plantvibrations]

Great tip!

[@jessicaeiss2541]

Excellent info! Wasn't sure why my buds were dropping, which is due to the door being opened in my kitchen, and my two plants really don't make buds, and they aren't getting complete darkness at night. Thanks!

[@plantvibrations]

Yes keep it away from the draft!

[@beatricemillar6802]

Thank you I was doing everything wrong, can’t wait to try all these tips. Bea

[@plantvibrations]

You're so welcome!

[@dustyflats3832]

I’m not very big on houseplants, but this and an orchid are tuff enough to live without a lot of fuss. I tend to forget to water and have no schedule. Neither plant likes a lot of water so that’s ok with me😊. I almost did the Xmas cactus in by taking outside. The orchid is much happier away from south window in middle of room. I have difficulty in finding the right size pot for cactus though. It has always been in a dish type planter. I suppose I could cut it to fit a deeper pot. Not sure I want it to be tall. I don’t know anyone who needs one and already have a second from trimmings and will just dispose of the extra. Not a lot of space here and after the drought here and outside gardening I’m about done. We do like these two plants though as they bring that cheer in winter we all need. They both flower when they want and some again later. The cooling down explained why the cactus always starts to bloom on the window side. I always thought maybe light and still could also be a factor.

[@plantvibrations]

Glad you found some useful info

[@soonzach4017]

I am a new subscriber, very interesting, thank you for sharing.

[@plantvibrations]

Awesome, thank you!

[@susansullivan5203]

Oh dear. I must be a terrible Christmas Cactus mother. My 107 year old grandmother told me to put them outside, under a tree in northern light and ignore them until first frost and bring them in. They are so full of bloom once I bring them in and bloom all through Thanksgiving, Christmas and again at Easter. I keep them in an east window seat. I basically ignore them.

[@plantvibrations]

It sounds like your grandmother told you precisely the perfect thing to do!

[@blackburned]

Great information and timely video! I was just thinking about when to start prepping my Thanksgiving cacti for flowers. Thanks 😊

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dai12nao]

Thanksss

[@plantvibrations]

:)

[@tdenight9344]

I'm in West Chester also......I guess if I follow your instructions exactly, I really have no excuse but to be successful😏

[@plantvibrations]

Sup neighbor!

[@MyHeart1955]

My Christmas cactus was in my kitchen getting sun from the afternoon sun - stayed green - when spring came around late April, I placed it outside in direct sunlight ALL DAY. Leaves starting shooting out all over.

[@plantvibrations]

Love it!

[@laurac5451]

I have several plants I bought small lower cost that way and put in dirt with worm castings and supposedly some drainage but it seems pretty compact but all the plants are still growing months after repotting

[@plantvibrations]

They must be happy

[@Cobbmtngirl]

Mine bloom consistently each year beginning at Thanksgiving & ending around Easter. Hence why I’ve always called them holiday cactus.

[@plantvibrations]

Love that!

[@denisebooth866]

My cactus blooms in the spring and Thanksgiving and Christmas. Mine faces west. It does get Sun, about like what you show, and loves its spot. It is inside. Never been in darkness except at night. Domes drop its buds but not always.

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lemorrisgalbreath2505]

One of mine, I think it was the "Thanksgiving cactus", bloomed a couple of weeks ago. My daughter's also bloomed about the same time. I'm in Texas; she's in Colorado. We both have them under grow lights for 12 hours daily. 🤷‍♀️

[@plantvibrations]

Sometimes they’re crazy like that!

[@jackiewhitney5031]

@@plantvibrations Yes, my xmas one bloomed from New Years-mid April........strange for sure BUT I loved it :))