Easter cactus needs a dry period starting in November ending Valentine’s Day. cool down doesn’t matter like with Thanksgiving and Christmas cactuses. Dry to the point of the paddles shriveling a bit. It’s the only way it will set bloom. it is most certainly old enough. if you don’t give it a dry period. It will simply not bud. The proof that you kept it too moist is that new paddles are forming instead of flower buds. I’ve had them for 16 years. All jungle cacti like this, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter prefer to be in terra-cotta pots. Trust me, they grow twice as fast with more oxygen at the root. They are epiphytes in nature and grow on tree branches like orchids. Same exact wet dry cycle.
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this! Now I know what I did wrong. The paddles on this one started shriveling and I watered it...and that threw it off. With orchids, when leaves start to shrivel, it's usually not good, so that's what got me into "water mode". lol. So from Nov 1 through Valentine's Day, no water. I hear what you're saying about the clay pots, and if I could, I'd grow them that way. Here in East TN, clay pots grow black mold, so that isn't an option, but I'll pass that along for people who can. Again, I appreciate you taking the time to share this comment. I'd much rather have advise from someone who's grown them for 16 years than from an article. Experience trumps articles in my book. Happy growing! Amy
@007trudig Жыл бұрын
I'm printing this and putting it with my pots!
@007trudig Жыл бұрын
@@OrchidWhisperer ...I grew up in Kingsport. My mom died in 93, haven't been back since. As a kid I pounded rocks...sandstone..to mix in my dirt! I left in 56, after high school. My dream was to return when I retired. Sigh...
@medicalpro78 Жыл бұрын
@@OrchidWhisperer Not zero water all of those months. Just get a shrivel between minor watering. Basically you’re trying to stress it out a bit so that it throws flowers for reproduction. 😊 vegetative reproduction occurs in the rainy season when the stems are heavy and snap, fall to lower branches and root on them.
@medicalpro78 Жыл бұрын
@@OrchidWhisperer also, what you said about experience really does count. My maxIllaria tenufolia (coconut orchid) never grew much or bloomed until I put it in sphagnum Moss and kept it completely wet by watering daily. exactly the opposite of most orchid needs. Now, incredible growth and flowers every year. watering daily with moss?? Who knew! 😳 phrags are the same. Wet, wet, wet. Even keeping them in a saucer of water. It’s crazy!
@donnasypniewski5747 ай бұрын
I rescued some kind of holiday cactus from my workplace when a co-worker resigned. Took it home, repotted it. Had it for two years. It just now bloomed. It is a gorgeous pink Easter cactus. In January. I have Thanksgiving cactus and what's blooming now isn't one of those...though my Thanksgiving cactus has had a second rebloom in February for the past two years.
@EPimagery4 ай бұрын
The doggie providing moral support too ❤
@mdd1128 Жыл бұрын
Thanks to you I repotted my Christmas cactus which was limp and pathetic looking and in 1 week it has perked up and has new leaves starting! Yay!
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing...I'm celebrating with you! :)
@lindagreen20497 ай бұрын
Thanks for the prayer and video. Both were inspiring. God bless
@marlenebornman1841 Жыл бұрын
May you stay blessed as well 🙏
@calypsoserr86018 ай бұрын
Thank you for your tips happy Holidays may God grant you more Wisdoms,Health, Happiness 🙏🏼🎄☃️🌟🕊
@OrchidWhisperer7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Happy New Year!
@frankielopes50406 ай бұрын
Love your video. First time watching your video. 👍👍
@OrchidWhisperer6 ай бұрын
Welcome to my channel!
@shirleyholt898 Жыл бұрын
Hi Amy. I don’t have an Easter cactus, but I watched anyway and Lo and behold who walked in but Buddy. 🐕🦺 He is so cute 🥰. I love miniature schnauzer’s. Your mini orchid is absolutely sweet. Have a beautiful He is risen Sunday. Blessing’s.🙏🏻🤗🌸👏
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Hi Shirley! It's so sweet of you to watch this even though you don't have an Easter cactus! I was totally surprised that Buddy was in this video...I must have been laser focused on this cactus because I watched the replay and there he was! LOL He was being sneaky! And he loves being star of the show. I've had mini schnauzers all my life, I love them and I'm so taken by Buddy. He had me at hello. :) Happy He Is Risen Sunday (that's clever!) and many blessings to you, my friend.😇🥰🙋♀🐣🌹
@sharonholmes4444 Жыл бұрын
🌞 Awe Buddy!!! So happy to see him doing so well. Pups n plants! 🙌 Your baby EC has good Gene's. His mama has 5 buds n blooms so far. He'll bloom in due time I just know. That soil your hands were in was just Coco coir and perlite, no worm castings, hahahaha 😂 Always an exciting surprise to see new blooms n spikes when least expected. So happy 😊 for you! 😇
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Hi Sharon! 🤗 Buddy just likes being the star...usually his guest appearances are so brief, but he was obviously in video mode this time. 🤣 I'm so happy your EC is about to bloom...so exciting! Keep me posted...Yeeee! 🤣😇🌵🌷🌺🌸 Happy Easter dear friend!
@SS11660 Жыл бұрын
Amy. suggestion for your care tips series. Please talk about how you prevent and treat insects ,and other problems. Thanks
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion...that's a good idea!
@nanettealsop Жыл бұрын
Thanks to you I am enjoying Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti, and now you've shown me a new type. I never knew there was also an Easter cactus. I look forward to seeing it bloom in the future. Congratulations on the blooming of your Lepanthopsis 🎉 It's so sweet to see Buddy enjoying himself under the table, and having a snooze 🐕🦺 Happy growing 🌸🌸
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Hi Nanette! I'm learning how to grow this Easter cactus...they're really interesting, and I look forward to sharing more videos about them. I was over the moon and stars about my Lepanthopsis. Still not quite over that shock, such a great surprise. :) Buddy loves being the star of the show, on his own terms. lol. Happy growing, my friend!
@MaLadyW Жыл бұрын
Good Morning Amy! Have a great day! 💕
@southernbiscuits1275 Жыл бұрын
Amy, I so look forward to your videos. You have such a positive and kind presence as well as great information about growing plants. I can certainly relate to your excitement over the blooming of your orchid plant. This has been an eventful growing week for me as well. As I watered my plants on Tuesday I noticed my African violet was blooming. I looked to see if there were any blooms forming the last time I watered it and saw nothing. Now, I have two stalks of blooms on the plant. While watering the Thanksgiving cacti in the back room I noticed what appeared to be tiny buds on one of the plants. Looking again today I do believe these are buds that have formed. If I am correct, this will be the fifth Thanksgiving cacti I have had to bloom for me this year. I've had some of these plants for four years and this is the first time I have ever had any of them to bloom! So, yes, I can certainly relate to your excitement with your orchid. As wonderful as all that was, this week I also saw that my angel wing begonia has started blooming. There are two limbs with red blooms that have formed. I am not a masterful gardener. I don't have special lights or anything like that so it really gives me a sense of fulfillment to see my efforts paying off. Mother Nature is such a wonderful gift. I am seventy-four years old but I will always stand amazed at how beautiful the world around us is if we will but pay attention! Thank you for your time and your experience in filming these videos for us!!
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this comment! It's so fulfilling to see something you've taken care of faithfully bloom and thrive under your care. It never ceases to amaze me. When I found the blooms on this tiny orchid I was dumfounded. haha More buds have opened since I filmed this video, and I just sit and stare at this plant. :) Thanks so much for watching, and happy growing! Amy
@honeylamb23 Жыл бұрын
I wish you a blessed Maundy Thursday, Ms. Amy. Your Lepanthopsis is so charming! It’s been fascinating to watch fellow orchid growers’ perception of beauty evolve and deepen over the years. Video request: a care overview on Tolumnias, please? I just got two and I’m intimidated by their tiny, delicate roots! Best wishes to y’all 💕
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Hi Sara! Blessed Maundy Thursday! I'm actually writing a Tolumnia care overview now. Great timing on your request...now I'll do that video next. 😊 You're a good grower...the roots are the most sensitive part of the plant, like a Cattleya. But mine have done really well, and I'll be glad to share. Have a Happy Easter, Sara! 😇🌷🌿⚘🌸
@honeylamb23 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I have a treat to look forward to. Happy Easter! 🐣🌸
@flowermom4051 Жыл бұрын
It's really useful! i also grow lots of easter cactus! Thanks
@tammyinnalabama Жыл бұрын
Hi Amy. Your Easter cactus looks happy. I hope she'll reward your efforts with blooms. I bought two at Walmart last week. 😃 My red TG is finishing up blooming and now my pink one has buds. Neither bloomed during Thanksgiving! I enjoy the blooms anytime of the year. 🥰 Your little purple flowers are awesome. They reminded me of the surprise I got in my gardens today. I have a Lemon Ball sedum plant that I haven't put into the garden yet. A few pieces fell off of the plant and were on top of the dirt. The potted plant is on the patio. They have little yellow flowers on them today! Even the pieces on top of the dirt bloomed. I love how our plants make us so happy. I hope you have a blessed Easter. 🙋♀️🌱🌸🐦🐛🦋
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Hi Tammy! The story you shared about your sedum plant is amazing! That's one happy plant! lol! I got new info about the Easter cactus, it's in the pinned comment on this video. A subscriber was kind enough to share 16 years of experience with me, and I found out that cold period isn't necessary. -whew- Have a wonderful day, my friend! 😇🌻🌷🍀⚘🐦🙏🌸💜
@tammyinnalabama Жыл бұрын
@@OrchidWhisperer Well that is wonderful news. Now I'll have to keep them around once they're finished blooming. I love how the blooms close at night but reopen in the morning. 🥰🌸
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
@@tammyinnalabama I'm determined to learn how to get these cacti to bloom and pass it on! 😇🌺🦋 I'm so glad you found them in your area...I've never seen them here in East TN.
@tammyinnalabama Жыл бұрын
@@OrchidWhisperer Walmart didn't have them for Easter? At our store they were with the other house plants. Not even on display for the holiday. I'm glad you have one. Or do you have more than one? I have a pink and a fuchsia one. 🥰🌸
@hillbillyorchids Жыл бұрын
Yea! I am going to get busy myself repotting mine. I have more Easter cactus than Christmas cactus. But my Easter cactus are limp in the pot. Nothing like yours. 😂 also I'll get ahold of you. I got that division of my Pink Christmas cactus for you. 😊 Congrats on your orchid blooms. Cute little purple stars ☪️
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Trying to figure these cacti out!! Lol 🤣 Oh my goodness when I found these little purple stars I just about flipped! Lol! Have a great day, Paula! 😇
@007trudig Жыл бұрын
I started with 2 pads found in the parking lot, a year ago.. I put in potting soil, and in a big pot which is has now filled. It has not bloomed, and there are no flowers buds but lot of new leaf buds. I have a Sun porch, 27 orchids, 20 violets, and lots of cacti. I will,put it in the outer garage while it's cool at night., see if that works. I spend the day on my porch so see my flowers daily.
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Trudi! Being around flowers makes life happy! Happy Easter! Amy🐣🌺🌻🌷
@tksixangels44 Жыл бұрын
All mine stay outside and enjoy the rain and sun they get. They will stay outside until our Temps get into the 30s. They love having their clades misted.
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! This has been an interesting journey and I appreciate you telling us about your experience with them...it really does help. Happy growing! Amy :)
@LovieSoepardi-Haque-ho1dx9 ай бұрын
I put mine in the bathroom. Almost never water it.😂
@brittascharmsandbeads9057 Жыл бұрын
Your plant looks nice and healthy ! 🤗 I find that the Easter cacti are more demanding than the Christmas Cactus and the Thanksgiving Cacti...
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Oh yes, I'm finding out these cacti are a challenge! You do the wrong thing and they sulk! 🤣 Happy growing! 😇⚘
@brittascharmsandbeads9057 Жыл бұрын
Thank you ! 💟 I need me some "happy growing" ... 👍🤣 You see, I bought two new ones for this Easter, a white one and a light pink one. 😆 I have grown Easter cacti before, I haven't killed them, but have ended up with throwing them in the trash because they haven't looked good after having been to dry, or too wet, or in too much sun or whatever the "primadonnas" have had to complain about... 😉 All while my Schlumbergeras have had the same fate without any problems... 🙃 But the blooms are really beautiful, and it's so fun that they open in bright light and close in the afternoon / evening ! So I'm trying again... 👍😊
@brittascharmsandbeads9057 Жыл бұрын
And I will be following your Easter Cactus series with great interest ! 👍🤗💟
@yolilopez1992 Жыл бұрын
Mine is letting out new growth,but no buds at all. I bought it last Spring in bloom,so I guess maybe it didn’t get the cool down of 45 degrees. I’ve repotted mine twice,it’s grown so much‼️
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Hi Yoli! You'll want to read the pinned comment on this video...one of my subscribers sent me lots of information on how to get them to bloom. Interesting plants, these are. lol! Happy growing! :)
@mahnli Жыл бұрын
Buddy!!
@bettapalfish9057 Жыл бұрын
Hi Amy! I cannot get my Thanksgiving Cacti to stop blooming. I have been sick for 3 weeks. Even neglect won’t stop her. I forgot my Neofinetia Zuiun for 2 weeks and it is blooming. Maybe that is the secret. Have a Happy Easter.🐣🐇
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Hello my friend! I'm so sorry to hear you've been sick...I hope you feel better soon! This has been an interesting year for Thanksgiving cacti. They just keep going....🌺🌺🌺 I believe that your plants know when you're not well, and they bloom to cheer you on. Have a wonderful Easter! 😇⚘🌼🌷🙏🦋🌸
@ellenhaben1217 Жыл бұрын
I've been very disappointed with my Easter cactus this year! It didn't rebloom and I continually lost claves. All year is did well and grew. Past month it's been sorry looking👎🫣it's not to wet or dry I mist and have it where it gets sun, indirectly. ??????
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
There's a comment I pinned on this video from a subscriber who has grown them for 16 years. I'll be highlighting that comment in my next video. The care on these is unusual...I'll continue to do monthly updates and hopefully our Easter cacti will benefit! :) Happy growing!
@kimhumiston26864 ай бұрын
My Easter cactus bloomed for Easter and now it is dropping leaves. I did give it fertilizer when blooming and I wonder if that is causing leaf drop.
@wormweirdo340 Жыл бұрын
My less than a year old red and orange ECs that I grew from cuttings have small buds… I think if they don’t drop off they’re gong to open after Easter.
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
I hope they bloom for you! Keep me posted!
@ellietobe Жыл бұрын
I bought a “Christmas” cactus last December. It was actually a bunch of cuttings that they had rooted in a pot. It was also obviously not a real Christmas cactus. A branch about four inches long had gotten broken off in transport so I took it and rooted it separately. That thing has blossomed a flower twice since then! I think that the poor thing is confused! I’m sure that the main plant was forced to bloom at Christmas time. The main plant itself has not bloomed again, yet. I have not been able to find a real Christmas cactus. Years ago I had a large Christmas cactus in a hanging planter which I ended up giving to my mother. I never gave it cooler temperatures to get it to bloom but I did give it a lot of darkness through December. It would have blooms on almost every branch. How do a find a real Christmas cactus??
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Most holiday cacti are either Thanksgiving cacti or hybrids. My Big Red is actually a hybrid. He has foliage like a Christmas cactus but blooms like a Thanksgiving cactus. You can try to find a Christmas cactus online, but if you're wanting a true Christmas cactus, be sure you know what you're buying or you'll get a Thanksgiving cactus. Happy growing! 😇
@ellietobe Жыл бұрын
@@OrchidWhisperer I have been searching online and the search goes on. Most that say they are selling Christmas cactus are selling what is now known as Holiday cactus. I hope to get the original while they still exist. 🙄
@eve0136 Жыл бұрын
My Thanksgiving cactus blooms every year. I don't know what to do to get my Easter cactus to bloom, I've had it for years and it hasn't ever bloomed.
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
I'll continue to do monthly care updates. I've created a playlist for Easter cactus care. Happy growing! Amy
@gailnash7676 Жыл бұрын
I have a beutifull plant that I thought that it was a easter cactus, but it does not look like the one you are repotting. Would you be able show the the different flowers from the different plants. I live in South africa our seasons are opersit to yours. Love your programs you make your viewer's part of the vido😅😊.
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Hi Gail! Yes, I'll show the differences in the plants now that I have all 3 types of cacti. Thanks for watching! 🌹🌺🌷
@jodihuckaby Жыл бұрын
Hi! Love your videos! Hoping you can help me with advice regarding an Easter Cactus I just received as a gift. It came from a grocery store so of course when I got it I could See it sitting in water due to the decorative foil around the pot. I took that off and could see that needed air. After a week it is still soggy so I took it gently out of the pot and used scissors to cut openings in the flimsy plastic like an orchid pot. It is in regular mix...i would like to repot but it is still blooming. I have orchid bark mix and cactus mix on hand....its so adorable I just want to keep the little thing alive. Do you have any suggestions that may help? Thanks so much!
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Hi! I wouldn't repot it until it's done blooming, or the blooms will fall off. I'd also let the soil dry out between watering, they like wet/dry cycles like orchids do. I'll be doing monthly update videos on my Easter cactus. Happy growing! Amy
@jodihuckaby Жыл бұрын
The slits I cut into the sides of the pot seem to be helping to alleviate some of that trapped moisture. I will leave the poor thing alone until it finishes it's blooming cycle! Thanks again!😃🌼🌸🌹🌻
@dawnfate16167 ай бұрын
Hi Amy I ordered a Easter cactus from Amazon it arrived yesterday frozen can I save my cactus or is it a lost cause so sad 😭
@OrchidWhisperer7 ай бұрын
Oh dear...I would let Amazon know it came frozen/ damaged and see if they will send you another one. If it's frozen it might not recover.
@grace12784 Жыл бұрын
What causes limp,soft leaves?
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Hi! You'll want to read the pinned comment on this video...it explains about why the cactus has limp, soft leaves. It has to do this to set buds. These are interesting plants. lol. Happy growing!
@Mimi-63 Жыл бұрын
Buddy!! 😍💙 it’s so good to see you! Thank you Amy for the video, good to know about not bothering the root system. I’m getting ready to repot a few of my Thanksgiving cacti soon so that helped a lot. Do you use the same potting mixture for your Thanksgiving cactus that you used for the Easter cactus? My Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti have new growth everywhere, 😃more than ever! They’re loving the new lighting they’re getting, thanks to you🌼. God bless you Amy💜🌸 Chrissy 🤠
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
Hi Chrissy! I'm so happy that your cacti are doing so well! 😊 I use the same mixture to repot my EC as my TCs, and they're all growing really well. Buddy sends you a hello...many blessings to you, my friend! 😇💜⚘Amy
@Mimi-63 Жыл бұрын
Hi Amy, I didn’t know how to ask this question so I just replied to a previous comment lol. I just received my order from orchid supply, I ordered the western fir bark like your previous video shows - but received west coast rexius. I’m sorry I’m not familiar with different types of bark. Will this be ok or do I need to send it back and get the correct one🫣? I really appreciate your help! 🥴
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
@@Mimi-63 I think this is the right one. Is it medium chip and does it look like the kind you would normally use? I'm happy to help you anytime, Chrissy. 😇💞🌷
@Mimi-63 Жыл бұрын
@@OrchidWhisperer it says medium, I usually just get organic small bark from Amazon 😳 and it’s darker 🤷♀️. Does Rexius matter? I feel silly asking all of this but I really don’t know the difference.
@OrchidWhisperer Жыл бұрын
@@Mimi-63 yes, the Rexius is what you want. It's specially treated so it doesn't break down like other bark. It's dark brown. If you're not sure about what you ordered, you can always call the OSS and they'll help you. Have a great weekend, Chrissy!