A gardener recently asked me why her Christmas cactus bloomed before Thanksgiving. My short answer was that it was likely a Thanksgiving cactus, which normally blooms between Halloween and ...

Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti are part of the Schlumbergera genus that's native to Brazilian rain forests where they grow on trees like orchids. The Easter cactus is part of the Rhipsalidopsis ...

Between Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, here's how to get the right cactus. ... If so, you likely are the proud plant parent of a Thanksgiving cactus, not a Christmas cactus.

The holiday season is upon us and that means not only decorations, but holiday plants. This is the time of … ...

Christmas cactus and Thanksgiving cactus need about six weeks of short days. Easter cactus need 8-12 weeks of short days to bloom. In Lancaster County, these plants spend cold months indoors.

Between Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, here's how to get the right cactus. News Sports Entertainment Business Opinion Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals HOME-GARDEN ...

There's also an Easter cactus! Can you tell the difference between these cacti? 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Menu. Search site.

According to some sources, to encourage Thanksgiving or Christmas cacti to bloom, they need cool evening temperatures, around 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit, and 12 to 14 hour long nights.

Christmas cactus (Thanksgiving and Easter cactus plants too) can be a beautiful addition to your garden. You can take some precautions as a cat mom or dad to ensure that there is no risk for your ...

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How to Care for Holiday Cacti: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter By John Green , Certified Texas Expert Gardener Nov 12, 2024 The Christmas cactus makes an excellent indoor flowering plant.