Holiday cactuses can brighten a home in the dark of winter, and now is the time to start encouraging blooms.
To produce blossoms, the plant needs 10 to 14 hours of darkness daily and a cool environment (50-
Holiday cactuses can brighten a home in the dark of winter, and now is the time to start encouraging blooms.
To produce blossoms, the plant needs 10 to 14 hours of darkness daily and a cool environment (50-55 degrees) at this time of year. This month or next, feed it once with a 0-10-10 fertilizer to encourage bloom-setting.
One problem that can occur with these plants is the dropping of buds, which usually is caused by overwatering. Too much water also can lead to root rot and breakage 