"Christmas cactus" blooming

My "Christmas cactus" as they are called is blooming lovely. I had it out all summer and brought it in when the weather got cold. This is the best it has bloomed in the several years I have had it.

Does this have to do with keeping it outside during the summer, or is just getting stronger as it gets older?

Reply to
Mceezee
Loading thread data ...

Placing it outdoors (sheltered) is a good thing for a zygocactus. It will benefit from diluted manure tea and fish emulsion (deodorized) feedings during the growing season. My Thanksgiving cactus is now in full bloom (white creamy flowers), no buds on the Christmas cactus yet. Allow it to rest after it blooms.

Reply to
Phisherman

Mine's still outside. It's still in the 80's around these parts. I don't think I'll see a bloom this year as it was a cutting taken from another plant just a few months ago. It's doing well and look forward to seeing the bloom.

-- Lynda

Reply to
Purple Linny LeCompte

The cooler weather of fall, coupled with longer nights helps to induce flower buds. For me the cooler temps seem to be the key.

Reply to
Tom Randy

For me the cooler temps seem to be the key.>>>

Definitely. I've been doing this for years...leave it out till frost, and then bring it in. The warm inside temperature forces the buds to bloom quicker, the short day period helps too.

Reply to
Wishy13764

HomeOwnersHub website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.