Non-Blooming Christmas Cactus

[JohnSilva]

I see blooming Christmas cactuses for sale at all the garden centers, but mine isn't blooming yet. What am I doing wrong?

[sdxadmin]

Christmas cactus blooms best with a combination of long nights and cool temperatures.

[sdxadmin]

To trigger bloom,

1. keep your plant on the dry side.
2. Give it at least 12 hours of darkness daily beginning about Oct. 1,
3. and keep the temperature below 55F.

[sdxadmin]

A cool windowsill

• or unheated bedroom is often a good location provided the plant gets bright light during the day. 
• If your plant has formed flower buds, but they are dropping off, the humidity may be too low.

[sdxadmin]

Thanks and Regards.