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

[@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.

[@Blue2crows]

You are one smart man. You know your plants.

[@plantvibrations]

:)

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@Cobbmtngirl]

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

[@plantvibrations]

Love that!

[@meljoseph9342]

My mom has one and it doesn’t make any flowers,I told her it’s a male plant 😂Any advice?

[@rickyt3961]

Thanks for your plant tip! 🪴

[@plantvibrations]

Happy you found it helpful!

[@paulettehall4614]

I'm in Orlando, mine is in a shady spot on my porch all year round (100 to 39 degrees) and blooms whenever it want to 😊

[@annetteericsson266]

My mom had hers in a southern window all year in sweden. Hers bloomed year round constantly to my dads frustrstion lol. He hated her plants especially ones that bloomed year round. It was huge! She grew it from a cutting from her sister. Unfortunally my dad threw it in the compost pile when she went to the nursing home 😢 Her trick she said was talking to it and putting eggshells in the water

[@plantvibrations]

Can’t believe anyone could dislike this gem of a plant!!

[@minhtrinh2524]

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

[@plantvibrations]

Happy to help :)

[@elizabethwallace7495]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@LesRomans109]

With often almost no humidity in Southern California desert area I keep mine in the laundry room for moisture.

[@plantvibrations]

That's a great idea!

[@marciastewart1527]

I lived in Lancaster, Ca. for many years. Moved to Tx. 2 yrs ago to be near my family. I’m 90 yrs old so needed to be closer. Are you near Lancaster? Just curious.

[@LesRomans109]

@ used to ride dirt bikes out near Lancaster but I'm just north of San Diego now but a little more inland.

[@marciastewart1527]

@ 👍

[@LisaJohnson-dx1dp]

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

[@plantvibrations]

Incredible!!

[@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

[@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. ❤

[@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. 😊

[@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!

[@donlussi2424]

Thanks for distinguishing the 3 different varieties and their characteristics.

[@plantvibrations]

Our pleasure!

[@karenmcdoanld8805]

I have 6 catus I put them on my back porch with the morning sunlight and when God lets it rain that's how they get watered!! They are all going to bloom now! I put them in my dining room where they can do, they own thing!

[@plantvibrations]

Letting the divine work its magic, love it

[@growjunkieradio]

Great info, great video! GoodVibes

[@plantvibrations]

:-)

[@louettesommers8594]

The pink one is stunning. I love it.

[@plantvibrations]

Me too!

[@wishywashy1153]

My Christmas Castus flowers w/o doing anything to it.

[@plantvibrations]

Lucky!

[@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

[@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

[@ryecolfer1979]

I love it! 😍😍😍

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks!

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@ellendubiel4224]

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

[@plantvibrations]

:)

[@pamelaschulz5899]

I don’t do any of this and all my Thanksgiving cactus start to bud in October. Every year. They live in my house year round near an East facing window. They bloom from October through March.

[@plantvibrations]

Love it!!

[@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!

[@davidroberts9037]

Great pointers....thank you

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nancyd2858]

My christmas & Thanksgiving cactus bloom all year long. They are in a my front windows they get morning sun.

[@plantvibrations]

Sounds beautiful!

[@jeaneialexander]

Thanks!

[@plantvibrations]

No problem! Thanks for the support ❤️

[@Mrsangierice]

Thank you for sharing!!! Greetings from Minnesota

[@plantvibrations]

You are so welcome!

[@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!

[@williamtaylor2412]

THANK YOU I LOVE THEM BUT NEVER HAD ONE

[@plantvibrations]

get one!

[@chrisshelp1172]

My Mom(be at peace, Mom) had a Christmas Cactus (aka Zygo Cactus) & she always put it in my room for a month. My bedroom was on the Northeast corner of the house & the coldest room in the house. It would get so big that I couldn't walk around in my room! Of course, I complained. When December 1st rolled around, she would move it to the living room. It always sat in front of the big picture window. By Christmas it was so covered in blooms you couldn't see any of the green.

[@plantvibrations]

Wow that’s such a beautiful memory

[@DavidWeiss-x5y]

Great video! Love the knowledge dropped.

[@plantvibrations]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mnguyetnguyen-xf2vq]

Your flowers are so gorgeous ❤❤❤green thumbs

[@plantvibrations]

🤩

[@tonyabrown39]

Thanks for the tips!

[@plantvibrations]

No problem!

[@JasmineCherie]

Fantastic video and super informative 🎉I’m wondering what the light pink one is? Gorgeous ❤ I’m new to Christmas cactus

[@plantvibrations]

That light pink one is so lovely! It is an heirloom variety

[@tannismiller5389]

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

[@plantvibrations]

Love it

[@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!

[@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!

[@sloopy5191]

Great video, great advice! Thank you!

[@plantvibrations]

You are so welcome!

[@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!

[@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]

:-)

[@peggylopez7197]

Thanks for the information very helpful

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KeithWilson-ch3cf]

Thanks I needed that lesson

[@plantvibrations]

No problem

[@sujathananaiah3048]

Wonderful video very nicely explained

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks for watching!

[@pattivermeersch7348]

Great info thanks

[@plantvibrations]

😀

[@TheNasu7777]

Good explanation. Thank You.

[@plantvibrations]

You are welcome!

[@KlausRosenberg-et2xv]

In Brazil, they're called May Flower (may from the moth) because they flourish in May.

[@plantvibrations]

I didn’t know! Thanks for sharing!

[@katiesimonton5392]

Thank you so much for the advice!

[@plantvibrations]

You are 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

[@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!

[@Nanchantress]

What do you do to prevent insects from hitching a ride inside when you bring your plant indoors in the fall? When I bring my regular cacti in, I first submerge the entire pot and cactus in a bucket of water containing a bit of castile soap and a bit of neem oil. I've never taken my Christmas cactus outside but I would like to try next summer.

[@plantvibrations]

this is what i do kzbin.info/www/bejne/boi5nXitrr-cjrc

[@noraharris3857]

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

[@plantvibrations]

:-)

[@hanaaandsanaachannel]

فيديو مفيد شكرا على المعلومات نبات الكريسمس جميل جدا ❤

[@plantvibrations]

Happy to help :)

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@camuchanomellini903]

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

[@plantvibrations]

Thank youuu!

[@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!

[@MarceloFernandez1967]

In Brazil, this cactus’ name is Mayflower (Flor de Maio).

[@windflower5010]

Excellent video! Thank you.

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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!

[@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!

[@deegrows7589]

Great tips - THANKS!!! 💚✨

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@feanacar]

My mom had one, and only grew well if it was a root bound

[@plantvibrations]

yes that is so important!

[@franckelatter9829]

Great info, no wonder l kill my Christmas cactus! I have mine in the sun! What a no no!

[@plantvibrations]

Hope it helped!

[@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!

[@jerrysim8355]

너무예뿐네요 보내주어서 고마워요

[@plantvibrations]

🤩🤩

[@LouiseDoles]

Great info! Thanks Devlin.😊

[@plantvibrations]

Any time!

[@beatricemillar6802]

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

[@plantvibrations]

You're so welcome!

[@karolmolpus9536]

Excellent 😊

[@plantvibrations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@janicegilman7672]

I have two very confused cactus. They bloom around my birthday time in October, and again around Easter in the spring!

[@plantvibrations]

Maybe it’s a Thanksgiving cactus!

[@Rita-fl8yr]

Beautiful, Healthy-looking plants: Theodosius must be very. Happy!!

[@soonzach4017]

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

[@plantvibrations]

Awesome, thank you!

[@darentfrca1596]

Excellent video!

[@plantvibrations]

Thank you very much!

[@marisavilellasurur4444]

Que flor de maio linda.

[@plantvibrations]

Thank you :)

[@wafaaatta3090]

Hi. Could you please make a schedule for me. what to do in during February, March, June.... and what's from july to August...etc because I'm a little bit confused. Sorry 😢 Thanks

[@plantvibrations]

Oh dang this video didn’t help clarify?

[@rosemarycastillo1856]

Hi I like to know if when do or bring Amaryllis indoors ? I luv yr videos thank you 😊 🌹✌️🇺🇸🎄

[@plantvibrations]

Hi! Amaryllis should be indoors as long as night temperatures are below 40 F

[@silenceiscompliance4131]

I want on vacation and when I came home, my plant bloomed early.. can they bloom again in one season? Or is this just once a year blooming, hmm? Wished I saw this video a few months ago lol but I'm glad I've found you. Thanks for caring and sharing

[@plantvibrations]

They can definitely rebloom! Place it in a cool room that gets darkness thru the night and likely you’ll get another flush of flowers at the end of winter

[@silenceiscompliance4131]

@plantvibrations will do. Thank you for your reply

[@tinah8065]

Ugh! I repotted all my Tday cacti earlier this summer (finally out of their nursery pots) and now they are all shriveling up and falling apart and loosing all their branches. Boo. I think they were drying out faster than their nursery soil and I didn’t notice it fast enough. Luckily they propagate easy so hopefully I won’t loose too much.

[@plantvibrations]

Oh no! Well at least you caught it in time to propagate them

[@grannygct]

Why is best not to fertilize when the Christmas cactus is in full bloom? I use Dr Schultz fertilizer 1/2 solution each time I watered the cactus. The blooms are loaded and they seemed to be ok. I never heard of cactuses to be in a dark room because I did not know about this. However, it did not affect my blooms. I will try your method to see what happens. Thanks for the information. You have been helpful.

[@plantvibrations]

for many of us, the darkness occurs naturally without any extra needed effort simply due to the longer nights. often fertilizing when in bloom will give the plants a surge of nitrogen that promotes vegetative growth rather than blooms.

[@vickiemarker9052]

Great information!

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cathyspooner7093]

Great information

[@plantvibrations]

Glad you liked it

[@raton_garden]

Wow so beautiful planting 🎉❤🎉❤

[@plantvibrations]

So nice of 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!

[@dominiclattanzi8144]

What kind of pot is best? Terra cotta, plastic, ceramic?

[@plantvibrations]

I like Terra cotta

[@harriettpavonrosado5175]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@plantvibrations]

You're welcome!

[@gailroberts3842]

Excellent video about these plants. I have my grandmothers (probably 80 yr old) plant. Live in WA state mts. It was fed with cactus food in the summer. Watering once a week now. Going to quit covering at night, since I've been doing that for a good 6 wks. How about if you follow all this, and I do have buds now, but I also have branches turning yellow. Thanks!

[@plantvibrations]

Hmm I wonder why branches are turning yellow