"All the plants in the area will bloom in the same night all together, and then the flowers close up in the morning," Rasmussen said. "Say the plant has 10 buds on it, probably 8 of them would ...

Fertilizing Christmas cactus plants is key to getting the best blooms. ... How and When to Fertilize Christmas Cactus Plants to Boost Flowering. Lauren Landers. January 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM.

If possible, give your Christmas cactus 10 hours of light per day and 14 hours of total darkness to promote flower growth. It should take a few weeks for this to generate those young buds. Once ...

When you think of Christmas plants, poinsettias, mistletoe and holly might immediately spring to mind. But there's a much more colourful houseplant that tends to be closely associated with the festive ...

If your Christmas cactus has never flowered, it may be a problem with light. At our latitude, daylight hours change enough for the plants to begin flowering naturally.

Arizona's iconic Saguaro cactus is dying off at an intense rate with the Desert Botanical Garden saying nearly 20% of their plants have died since 2020.

Holiday cactus plants thrive on a degree of neglect, so even if you ignore your plant for a while, it will likely still reward you with a flower show. But when you notice buds forming, start ...

When you think of Christmas plants, poinsettias, mistletoe and holly might immediately spring to mind. But there's a much more colourful houseplant that tends to be closely associated with the festive ...