Christmas cactuses

[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.

[JohnSilva]

To trigger bloom, keep your plant on the dry side.

[sdxadmin]

• Give 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.

[sdxadmin]

Thanks and Regards