My mom has had the same Christmas Cactus for over 50 years!
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse9 ай бұрын
They are so long living. And easier to care for than many realize.
@daninatia3 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!
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse3 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.
@kimhumiston26867 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!
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse7 ай бұрын
So true! Thanks for chiming in.
@Maya234522 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."
@jodidann64109 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!
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse9 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.
@amandaberry21177 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 🪴
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse7 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@sazaragarden9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing an easy way to care for Christmas cactus
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse9 ай бұрын
My pleasure
@marjolynrasmussen99774 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...😊
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse4 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.
@GardenerOnAMission9 ай бұрын
Thank you, I will check my local Ace.
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse9 ай бұрын
I hope they have some pretty ones for you!
@GardenerOnAMission9 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.
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse9 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.
@cindym60659 ай бұрын
Your studio is lovely and so are the cacti!
@kclancy81289 ай бұрын
Your studio is very cheerful. Are you a painter? I love the colorful flower paintings. They give off good energy.
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse9 ай бұрын
It is a fun place to go into and create.
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse9 ай бұрын
Yes, I have another channel where I teach painting like this...kzbin.info
@user-wg5xl9vo8u4 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.
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse4 ай бұрын
So true. I have yet to try the Easter Cactus.
@teinahenderson41829 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. 😁
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse9 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.
@frankielopes50406 ай бұрын
Thank you for your time in explaining the cactus. I enjoyed it very much.
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse6 ай бұрын
You are very welcome. I hope you found it helpful.
@carloshaun72977 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse7 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@SDQuilter9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information. And it was great to get a glimpse of your beautiful primrose cottage😊😊😊
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@nancywhipple4805 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.
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse5 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.
@tinaknutsen3 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 😢
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse3 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!
@joanneortiz67158 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
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse8 ай бұрын
You are so welcome, I love getting starts from different places!
@peggylee60869 ай бұрын
I so would like to have your sunny windows. Very helpful information , thanks
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse9 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.
@jenniferjerse55146 ай бұрын
How to transfer plant.your Christmas cactus
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse6 ай бұрын
Will upload soon. This is a great time of year to do that.
@annickaprevander98639 ай бұрын
Thanks ❤❤
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse9 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@jenniferjerse55146 ай бұрын
How to cut the cactus to bloom more
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse6 ай бұрын
I will write these suggestions down and get a video up for you soon.
@user-wg5xl9vo8u4 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.
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse4 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.
@Rrrrcc46667 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.
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse7 ай бұрын
Interesting perspective.
@ritameyer69158 ай бұрын
I live in Missouri where u live I wondered because should I put them in the north window
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse8 ай бұрын
I am in California. A north facing window should be fine.
@grinchis407 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.
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse7 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that. I don't blame you, sometimes it just isn't worth the trouble.
@tracyfinstein97617 ай бұрын
do you ever put coffee grounds in the soil after they bloom
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse7 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.
@noellemurphy83684 ай бұрын
How to Root Christmas Cactus
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse4 ай бұрын
Sorry, is that a question? If so the link to rooting is in the description box.
@gladyslennington46167 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. 😢
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse7 ай бұрын
As long as it looks healthy it will bloom again one day!
@65kberry9 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?
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse9 ай бұрын
Some say that is a lack of good light, but I am not sure. Try moving it to a better lit area???
@Mum478 ай бұрын
How do you get them to 'stand up'? Mine goes up slightly and then bends over.
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse8 ай бұрын
Mine do too, some develop stiff old stems that stay more upright. But once they get longer they drape over.
@shirleybush95798 ай бұрын
Why doesn't mine only have a few blooms?
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse8 ай бұрын
There are so many variables that it is hard to say. Some of mine had fewer flowers this year too. I think I let some get too dry during summer.
@65kberry9 ай бұрын
What does your yellow rose sign say?
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse9 ай бұрын
It says Yellow Rose Saloon. The wood for this one came out of Evelyns house next door when it was begin remodeled.
@TheNewMediaoftheDawn24 күн бұрын
Good tips,,,🪴
@FlowerPatchFarmhouse21 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@skuzzlebutt88254 ай бұрын
so... for the past two years, my chrismas cactus has been in constantly blooming. about once a week it puts out flowers