Christmas Cactus Blooms on Christmas Day

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2 Responses to “Christmas Cactus Blooms on Christmas Day”

  • Chantelle:

    HI there..was searching for xmas cactus and saw this page..can you tell me if this is a hearty house plan that is easy to maintain When does it bloom? Is it that its a cactus year round and blooms flowers at xmas?

  • Lloyd:

    This is a very hearty plant (actually two plants in one pot), which blooms from around the latter part of November Until early January, then again around Easter. To take care of it I mix some Miracle Grow with water and apply this solution once every two weeks or so. I might, but usually don’t, have to water in between feedings. This past blooming period, though, started in the middle of November 2009 and the plant hasn’t stopped blooming since, as of Feb 26, 2010. My wife and I have had this plant for at least 10 years.

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