Getting Christmas cactus to bloom
Zygocactus 'Christmas Cactus'
How many hours of darkness does christmas cactus need t
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Apr 22, 2024 - 07:18 AM
Make sure the plant is receiving plenty of light throughout the year. If you're using natural sunlight, the plant will know when to bloom. If you're using a grow light, try reducing the "on" hours by 1. A bit of dilute fertilizer can also help encourage these plants to bloom.
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Zygocactus 'Christmas Cactus'
Botanical Name: Schlumbergera truncataCommon Names: Zygocactus, Christmas CactusDescription: Zygocactus also known as Thanksgiving cactus, holiday cactus, or crab cactus. The crab name refers to the leaf-shaped stem segments that have curved, pointed teeth or claws along the edges. The Easter cactus...
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