Your Christmas Cactus Looking Sad? Fix it With My Easy Care Tips!

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Flower Patch Farmhouse

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@simple_southern_garden 11 ай бұрын

My mom has had the same Christmas Cactus for over 50 years!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 11 ай бұрын

They are so long living. And easier to care for than many realize.

@kimhumiston2686 9 ай бұрын

I have heard the saying that you can love your plants too much, which is where the overwatering comes in. Just "watch" your plants and you can tell if they are happy! Thank you for great video!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 9 ай бұрын

So true! Thanks for chiming in.

@Maya23452 4 ай бұрын

My christmas cactus is about 10 years old. I used to live in CT and it thrived and bloomed all the time. Then, I moved to VA, and it lost all the leaves; the leaves started rotting right off the plant. I thought it was the move, but it was just me working from home and having lots of time to shower them with "love."

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse Ай бұрын

@@Maya23452 Yes, we can do that so easily.

@sazaragarden 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing an easy way to care for Christmas cactus

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure

@amandaberry2117 9 ай бұрын

Did not know about the Christmas cactus plants liking being rootbound. May have found one of the reasons my big plant doesn’t bloom! Thanks so much 🪴

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 9 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@cindym6065 11 ай бұрын

Your studio is lovely and so are the cacti!

@kclancy8128 11 ай бұрын

Your studio is very cheerful. Are you a painter? I love the colorful flower paintings. They give off good energy.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 11 ай бұрын

It is a fun place to go into and create.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I have another channel where I teach painting like this...kzbin.info

@jodidann6410 11 ай бұрын

Just came upon you. I learned some new things about my cactus. I knew about the root bound detail. I learned that when I transplanted to a larger pot oops it did not like that so I placed it back in a pot close to the first size. It became happy again. It is about 15 years old, struggles with blooms, but now I learned a few things from you, Thank you!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 11 ай бұрын

I am glad it could help, that is my intent and I am always learning too. I think that is what makes gardening so fun, you never stop finding different ways to do it. And making mistakes isn't the end of the world but learning opportunities.

@daninatia 4 ай бұрын

My Christmas cactus not only blooms around Christmas, but Easter too! LOL I got it as a gift from my mom back in 2018 and it has always bloomed twice a year!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 4 ай бұрын

Mine does too, once it even bloomed in June. They have a mind of their own, for certain. That is a lovely gift.

@GardenerOnAMission 11 ай бұрын

I love "Christmas Cacti", I have one that I have always called "Christmas Cactus" but it is the same as the first one you picked up. The one that was dripping. I always wondered why it bloomed around Thanksgiving, now I know. Thank you. I want to get more also so thanks for that info as well. Great video. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 11 ай бұрын

I just saw some at the local Ace store so they are hitting retailers now. I also spotted some purple poinsettias...?? They were so different.

@frankielopes5040 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your time in explaining the cactus. I enjoyed it very much.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 8 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. I hope you found it helpful.

@SDQuilter 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information. And it was great to get a glimpse of your beautiful primrose cottage😊😊😊

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@teinahenderson4182 11 ай бұрын

Hi Pamela! ☺️ one of my first plants was a Christmas cactus. That was a hundred years ago lol 😅 Yours are gorgeous! Love your studio also. You truly inspire me to get moving on all my "things"... setting up my studio, start painting again, new plants, etc. thank you for that! I need a kick in the pants. 😁

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 11 ай бұрын

Believe it or not, I need a kick in the pants too. I could hardly move in here while filming this, I have a lot of purging to do it is just getting the time. I know once it is cleared out and organized it will be so much fun to come in and paint this winter.

@carloshaun7297 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@nancywhipple480 7 ай бұрын

I have Christmas cactus from my great grandmother. I have tried both ways to root pieces from it.vermiculite and just water & sticking it in direct soil.Some will get roots some won’t. I have another cactus from rooted piece from original & so happy it’s doing well.My old one stems are looking woody . I get a few blooms not like I use to but give it TLC North window cool room wish I had more light. Thanks for all your info.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 7 ай бұрын

Sounds great! My true Christmas Cactus is finally looking fuller. I don't know why the original started to die. I am sure I did something wrong but at least I still have some of it.

@GardenerOnAMission 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will check my local Ace.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 11 ай бұрын

I hope they have some pretty ones for you!

@joanneortiz6715 10 ай бұрын

I like this direct n to the point presentation.i took a slip of Christmas cactus from a Victorian bed n bkfst and its growing well. Little by little I'm learning thanks for info

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, I love getting starts from different places!

@peggylee6086 11 ай бұрын

I so would like to have your sunny windows. Very helpful information , thanks

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I love how bright it is in my little cottage. Windows line both sides and the front is French Doors. Great light is perfect for painting.

@marjolynrasmussen9977 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I was not able yet to figure out how to remove three leaves to root..(the best way: sanitized cutter knife from husband, because razor sharp). I am learning to water on the 15th and approximately 30th of each month..(test= putting index finger two inches deep..to see that soil (miracle grow cactus soil 19-19-19) is really really dry...😊

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

At the 6:40 minute mark in this video I show how I remove the leaves to root: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3vTpGugr9GEq7csi=_kL8b0VV-dZx_L4s This has worked well for me over the years.

@ROlson-dx2jc Ай бұрын

I have a Thanksgiving Cactus that is actually 3 stem I propagated in the same pot. It is very healthy but the stems grow into each other rather than fanning out. Will it work itself out? I try to rotate the plant a quarter turn once a week but some of the clades block the others.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse Ай бұрын

Just let it go and it will work itself out fine as it grows.

@annickaprevander9863 11 ай бұрын

Thanks ❤❤

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@tracyfinstein9761 9 ай бұрын

do you ever put coffee grounds in the soil after they bloom

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 9 ай бұрын

Coffee grounds need to be composted for best results, I only use composted grounds on anything. The soil around these plants is so compacted from being root bound that the grounds would sit on top and then they would get moldy so no, I won't use them on these.

@RickBerg-b9k 6 ай бұрын

The Schlumbergera variety is virtually impossible to get, you have to know someone that will give you a cutting, that is the only way to get them. The Zygocactus is the one that you see most often at holiday time. The Easter cactus is also rare. Just wish I could grow them, without them dying.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 5 ай бұрын

So true. I have yet to try the Easter Cactus.

@ritameyer6915 10 ай бұрын

I live in Missouri where u live I wondered because should I put them in the north window

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 10 ай бұрын

I am in California. A north facing window should be fine.

@tinaknutsen 5 ай бұрын

I had two big beautiful ones and I thought I was going to give them a happy home since they were root bound…I propagated and planted them all in larger containers… I lost all of them and couldn’t figure out why. Have you ever heard of “If it isn’t broken don’t fix it?” This applies to these plants; may they rest in peace. I charge myself with plant neglect 😢

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 5 ай бұрын

Oh dear. That reminds me, I need to go into Primrose cottage and bring them all outside for their summer vacation on my back deck!

@jenniferjerse5514 8 ай бұрын

How to transfer plant.your Christmas cactus

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 8 ай бұрын

Will upload soon. This is a great time of year to do that.

@grinchis40 9 ай бұрын

Every time I've had one and it bloomed, they've always just started to 'wilt' afterwards and nothing I do seems to help. I gave up.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 9 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that. I don't blame you, sometimes it just isn't worth the trouble.

@jenniferjerse5514 8 ай бұрын

How to cut the cactus to bloom more

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 8 ай бұрын

I will write these suggestions down and get a video up for you soon.

@Mum47 10 ай бұрын

How do you get them to 'stand up'? Mine goes up slightly and then bends over.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 10 ай бұрын

Mine do too, some develop stiff old stems that stay more upright. But once they get longer they drape over.

@65kberry 11 ай бұрын

What does it mean when the leaves on the end of the stem and new leaves are are pale and yellowish in the center?

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 11 ай бұрын

Some say that is a lack of good light, but I am not sure. Try moving it to a better lit area???

@gladyslennington4616 9 ай бұрын

I think i shocked mine last year when i repotted. It is looking healthy but hasn't bloomed since i put it in that pot. 😢

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 9 ай бұрын

As long as it looks healthy it will bloom again one day!

@AwakeningVibes-369 9 ай бұрын

in my opinion, these Cactus bloom during cold months in northern hemisphere because we have heat going on in our houses during these months.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 9 ай бұрын

Interesting perspective.

@65kberry 11 ай бұрын

What does your yellow rose sign say?

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 11 ай бұрын

It says Yellow Rose Saloon. The wood for this one came out of Evelyns house next door when it was begin remodeled.

@RickBerg-b9k 6 ай бұрын

I can’t grow these cactus’ no matter what. I have lost several heirloom cactus’ that were handed down. Broke my heart. I may have watered them too much..? If I take a cutting and stick it in the dirt, it will either rot, from a bit too much water? or dry up, from not enough, get all wrinkled and die.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 5 ай бұрын

That stinks. I usually put them in a jar of of perlite with a little water in it and that seems to work. Or I also have put gravel in the bottom and had the water barely touching the bottom of the cuttings. They will root with just the humidity in the jar.