Christmas Cactus Doesn't Bloom?
Cool temperatures for a few weeks [50-55 degrees; outside is fine]. Or you can give them long nights for about 14 hrs a day in order to make them bloom. Dont just stuff them in a closet as others have suggested. Mine also thrive outdoors in the summer! Prune...
Getting a Christmas Cactus to Bloom?
Personally, I wouldnt do this. One thing that IS safe for them is Epsom Salt (tablespoon/1 gallon of water). You will often see plants that are red and this is for one or two reasons: 1) Magnesium deficiency, or 2)Sunburn. These plants with red phylloclades...
Christmas Cactus Blooming Late?
I can only suggest to make sure the plant is getting an even amount of sunlight all over by turning it, & fertilize occasionally. Try not to move the plant when it is setting buds though. This commonly causes the buds to drop and/or fall off.
Christmas Cactus Not Blooming?
Personally, I would recommend not doing this unless absolutely necessary. Holiday cactus really like bring pot bound with their roots fairly crowded because theyre epipytic (meaning they grow in trees). They really only NEED repotting every 2-3 years, but some...
Christmas Cactus Not Blooming?
I know this is a very old thread, but you cant just leave them in a closet for 6 weeks. They need anywhere from 13-15 hours of darkness. That leaves anywhere from 9-11 hours of LIGHT, whether it be ambient light in your house, sunlight, etc. These plants are...
Christmas Cactus Not Blooming?
They certainly can. As long as temperatures are not below freezing and/or theyre exposed to frost, they can handle cool temperatures quite well. In fact, when exposed to cool temperatures of around 50-55°F they will eventually set buds/bloom as a natural response...
