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12-13-2013
02:52 PM
12-13-2013
02:52 PM
Christmas cactuses
I see blooming Christmas cactuses for sale at all the garden centers, but mine isn't blooming yet. What am I doing wrong?
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12-13-2013
02:58 PM
12-13-2013
02:58 PM
Re: Christmas cactuses
Christmas cactus blooms best with a combination of long nights and cool temperatures.
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12-13-2013
02:59 PM
12-13-2013
02:59 PM
Re: Christmas cactuses
To trigger bloom, keep your plant on the dry side.
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12-13-2013
03:02 PM
12-13-2013
03:02 PM
Re: Christmas cactuses
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ive it at least 12 hours of darkness daily beginning about Oct. 1, and keep the temperature below 55F. -
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. And if your plant has large, healthy buds, but they haven't begun to open, you may just need patience.
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12-13-2013
03:02 PM
12-13-2013
03:02 PM
Re: Christmas cactuses
Thanks and Regards