tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post7343261360273658319..comments2023-08-21T01:41:13.490-07:00Comments on Three Dogs in a Garden: So I bought a Christmas CactusJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-72577673873141748612016-11-30T09:41:21.806-08:002016-11-30T09:41:21.806-08:00These are the kind of plants that seem to thrive d...These are the kind of plants that seem to thrive despite some neglect making them a perfect choice for someone who seems to be as busy as you are Rose.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-28595990377529236472016-11-30T09:41:15.167-08:002016-11-30T09:41:15.167-08:00These are the kind of plants that seem to thrive d...These are the kind of plants that seem to thrive despite some neglect making them a perfect choice for someone who seems to be as busy as you are Rose.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-35618468937023644802016-11-30T09:39:55.474-08:002016-11-30T09:39:55.474-08:00Good luck with the repotting and cuttings Snowbird...Good luck with the repotting and cuttings Snowbird.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-56730430937129847692016-11-30T09:39:19.195-08:002016-11-30T09:39:19.195-08:00I am surprised that a gardener like you Karen lack...I am surprised that a gardener like you Karen lacks the magic touch with houseplants. My collection of houseplants goes up and down in numbers. Right now there is not a bit of room for another plant.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-48026043296854052112016-11-30T09:37:10.148-08:002016-11-30T09:37:10.148-08:00They are certainly a plant with a big fan base!They are certainly a plant with a big fan base!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-45013521547592349722016-11-30T09:36:32.659-08:002016-11-30T09:36:32.659-08:00Sounds like you have quite the collection Lisa. I ...Sounds like you have quite the collection Lisa. I would love to see the twenty year old cactus in particular. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-13996280619831509302016-11-30T09:33:43.920-08:002016-11-30T09:33:43.920-08:00I am a sucker for grocery store flowers, Diane. Th...I am a sucker for grocery store flowers, Diane. They feel like such a nice treat after lugging around the store to pick up food and other household staples. Good luck with your purchase!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-33129676670783835212016-11-30T09:31:43.782-08:002016-11-30T09:31:43.782-08:00This is great to know Stacey. I'll try to reme...This is great to know Stacey. I'll try to remember to turn my plant once it starts to bloom. Thanks so much!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-10210488399689560312016-11-30T09:29:56.155-08:002016-11-30T09:29:56.155-08:00I envy you the conservatory Pauline. I'd love ...I envy you the conservatory Pauline. I'd love to have a conservatory filled with plants. Thanks for the sharing the tip not to move the plant once the buds have formed. That will be good to keep in mind.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-82756614904579675582016-11-19T05:59:14.206-08:002016-11-19T05:59:14.206-08:00Thanks for all this helpful info, Jennifer. I'...Thanks for all this helpful info, Jennifer. I'm not much of a houseplant person, but I've managed to keep two of these cacti alive, mostly through neglect:) Good to know about how to take cuttings.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-31181657540520081482016-11-18T12:58:42.114-08:002016-11-18T12:58:42.114-08:00I have this plant, I really do need to repot it as...I have this plant, I really do need to repot it as it no longer flowers. Good tip about the cuttings, I'll give that a go.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-46204949799196430242016-11-18T07:23:37.443-08:002016-11-18T07:23:37.443-08:00My mother had a Christmas cactus for over a decade...My mother had a Christmas cactus for over a decade. I loved seeing the gorgeous blooms, what a sight to behold. I've never grown one myself because I dislike the thought of torturing a houseplant. I can't grow a blasted thing indoors, but I sure do love to see other people's successes. Wonderful post!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-36005707967768484842016-11-18T04:29:14.950-08:002016-11-18T04:29:14.950-08:00I love these plants. I have two of them and just ...I love these plants. I have two of them and just brought home a few cuttings from my Mom's (as hers are a different color than mine). :)Margaret @ Live Like No One Elsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09407182443460902580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-10953223399283298442016-11-16T13:43:50.109-08:002016-11-16T13:43:50.109-08:00I never knew there was a difference between them, ...I never knew there was a difference between them, Jennifer, but after looking at the leaves of mine, I see that there is. I have 5 plants. All with the exception of 1, bloom faithfully right around Halloween. :-(<br />This year, they did not bloom then, and are just setting their buds now. I have one that belonged to my aunt, and is about 20 years old. It is not very attractive (kind of woody looking), but it blooms faithfully every year.<br /><br />Now that I know I can propagate them with cuttings, I know just what I am going to do with that one!<br /><br />As always, thank you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02574946867709812195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-81691379142890033232016-11-16T13:12:09.554-08:002016-11-16T13:12:09.554-08:00This was such an informative post and great commen...This was such an informative post and great comments. So timely as I too succumbed to one in the grocery store. Like yours, it's already in bloom with many more buds. Judging from the pictures, mine is a Thanksgiving one too. Now I know how to care for it also. Thanks, DiDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313718710558610785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-43540287602221811132016-11-16T10:19:42.411-08:002016-11-16T10:19:42.411-08:00I just love the colour of the Christmas Cactus ......I just love the colour of the Christmas Cactus ... good tips too.<br />Thank you.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-88413020118506519972016-11-16T10:14:03.290-08:002016-11-16T10:14:03.290-08:00Thanks again for the beautiful pictures and info. ...Thanks again for the beautiful pictures and info. I have grown these for years, they are very popular in Arizona. The one thing you should not do, is turn your plant once its starting to bloom. Leave it in the same direction, I don't know why, but it doesn't like it and will cause blooms to drop.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12278730594266638802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-17575329990349815972016-11-16T08:06:10.553-08:002016-11-16T08:06:10.553-08:00This plant reminds me of my childhood. Thank you J...This plant reminds me of my childhood. Thank you Jennifer!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-53308972609370003082016-11-16T00:03:13.725-08:002016-11-16T00:03:13.725-08:00My cactus are in the conservatory which is just ke...My cactus are in the conservatory which is just kept frost free, so temperatures drop to +5C at this time of year and they are still very happy and covered in buds.Hours of darkness is very important for the flower buds to develop and not moving the plant once the buds are formed or they are likely to drop. All our cactus are called Christmas cactus over here, no matter when they flower, as we don't have Thanksgiving here!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057764572761794703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-88717968472863272322016-11-15T18:36:19.467-08:002016-11-15T18:36:19.467-08:00A second round of flowers is always a nice thing. ...A second round of flowers is always a nice thing. It must be a great little plant if you've bought a second one! Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-17576551988266720322016-11-15T18:33:07.665-08:002016-11-15T18:33:07.665-08:00I chuckled at the thought of your cactus getting s...I chuckled at the thought of your cactus getting some beauty sleep. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences. I'll keep all that you have said in mind and will hopefully enjoy my plant for many years to come.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-12899067957478261332016-11-15T18:25:35.277-08:002016-11-15T18:25:35.277-08:00I think this is a perfect example why common names...I think this is a perfect example why common names can be problematic. Here in Canada our Thanksgiving is in October. Consumers would therefore be confused by a "Thanksgiving" Cactus a month after the holiday has passed. I am guessing that is why the plant tag identified my purchase as a "Christmas" Cactus. <br />Thank you Kylee for altering me to the fact that there are two holiday cacti: Schlumbergera truncata and Schlumbergera bridgesii with a slight difference in the foliage. I will try to figure a way to correct my post to reflect the fact that the common name is not necessarily universal. Botanical names always are. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-62829307478417246122016-11-15T17:57:23.955-08:002016-11-15T17:57:23.955-08:00This was an excellent post with so much good infor...This was an excellent post with so much good information about Christmas/(Holiday) cactus.<br /><br />I put my Christmas cactus outside in the summer every year. It adds several baby leaves throughout the summer. I have had this cactus for years and years. I believe mine to be a Thanksgiving Cactus, but it has bloomed some years at New Year, and again later in the year. In summer my cactus is in bright light, not much direct sun. It was threatening to go down in the mid 30's the other night, so I brought it in. I keep it near a very bright, sunny window in the dining room. It is already set with buds, and has one bloom fully out. Darkness for pretty many hours each night makes the difference in the bloom....which reminds me I need to go turn off the light in the dining room so Cactus can get its beauty sleep.susie @ persimmon moon cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653330247272673990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-1935288660748373292016-11-15T15:16:27.386-08:002016-11-15T15:16:27.386-08:00This is a really great and informative post, Jenni...This is a really great and informative post, Jennifer! I just wanted to let you know though, that what you have there isn't a Christmas cactus, but a Thanksgiving cactus (<i>Schlumbergera truncata</i>). You can tell by the foliage, for one thing. Christmas cactus foliage has more rounded ends.<br /><br />I need to get another one of these. I let one that I'd had for many years die this summer. Shame on me!<br />Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-17016541072148094092016-11-15T11:56:47.615-08:002016-11-15T11:56:47.615-08:00It's gorgeous ♥It's gorgeous ♥Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285118206749258377noreply@blogger.com