When Does a Christmas Cactus Usually Bloom?
In general, the Christmas cactus’s typical blooming period falls between November and January.
That’s what makes these cacti so prone to flower during the short, cold days of early winter.
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Here are some top care tips for year-round Christmas cactus ownership.
Assess your plant’s conditions.
Those are the main criteria that will keep your plant from blooming.
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Fix these conditions and watch your plant start flowering within weeks.
The Thanksgiving cactus, Christmas cactus, and Easter cactus are all close relatives and share many similarities.
Their differences can be seen in the shape of their leaves.
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The Christmas cactus has scalloped or teardrop-shaped leaves, while Thanksgiving cacti leaves are more pointed.
