QUESTION: I have a Christmas cactus that I keep in my backyard under trees in filtered light during the spring, summer and fall. It's full of buds now, and I would like to bring it on my deck or ...

Question: My Christmas cactus has been growing outdoors. Can I bring it inside to flower? Answer: Plants can be like people and some don’t like to move that much. The best time to move your C… ...

If your cactus drops a few buds, it may still be okay, but if a lot of the buds fall off, you probably have a problem. Bud drop is often caused by changes in surrounding conditions, such as light ...

Christmas cactus do well with a light, well-draining mix formulated for succulents. To make your own potting mix for this and many other types of plants, go to UF’s publication at bit.ly/2j7MNa9.

Q: What is it that makes the buds fall off of my Christmas cactus before they open? I've had this plant several years, and it's healthy and full of buds when I bring it indoors, after sitting out ...

Q The buds on my Christmas cactus fall off before opening. What causes this problem and how do I remedy it? A The masses of orchidlike flowers that Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera sp.) produce ...

Christmas cactus plants form flower buds when they receive 12 hours or so of darkness daily. Long nights in winter are just what Christmas cactus and other winter-blooming plants, ...

Q: After I bought my Christmas cactus last year it dropped most of the buds. This year, branches fell just as it was about to bloom. The plant was outdoors through the summer. I brought it inside ...

Q. My Christmas cactus spent all summer outside. I brought it indoors in early October and it already has formed buds. How much water does it need now, and is it true I should not move it once it b… ...

Q: My Christmas cactus had many buds, but lots of them fell off without opening up. What am I doing wrong?Mary Cannata, email A: In my experience, there are three things that could cause Christmas ...

To minimize buds dropping, place your Christmas cactus in a brightly lit location, such as by a window, so that it gets plenty of light. Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, hot air ducts and ...