I have a fantastic Christmas cactus. It is blooming for the fourth time this year.
It bloomed in November. It bloomed for Christmas . It bloomed in January and now it's full of buds and ready to bloom in March.
What's been happening is when the last couple of blooms are ready to fall off, new buds are being set.
It was a slow bloomer because it took about six years before it bloomed. But that could be because of the poor care I took of it.
I wrote about my Christmas cactus on Jan. 28.
Looks nice. When it comes to houseplants, I have nothing to brag about.
ReplyDeleteI was a little disappointed that my photo was out of focus.
Deletebrag away!
ReplyDeleteI love a Christmas cactus and yours sounds very healthy! I've only had one and it never bloomed. Maybe you can share your secret of caring for one? I agree with Kylie, brag away!
ReplyDeletethey are very light sensitive and after they find the light they like don't move them.
DeleteYou are entitled to do a bit of bragging. It is a beautiful plant and happy to read that you will have lots of blooms.
ReplyDeleteUsually they bloom once or maybe twice.
DeleteIn the case of such green-fingered magic bragging is allowed.
ReplyDeleteNothing magic here. You can't really move them.
DeleteQuite pretty!
ReplyDeleteIt's a keeper.
DeleteYour patience has been rewarded.
ReplyDeleteWhat really happened is that I took over the watering from the Micro Manager.
DeleteWow, lucky you! Ours only have one go per year, usually in November.
ReplyDeleteShe’s a beauty alright!
ReplyDeleteThe plant is funny looking as I tipped it over last summer so had to tie it up as the roots are very sparse.
DeleteSo the trick is to have it near a window so it gets lots of light? I will have to try that with my Christmas cactus as it does not bloom as often as yours... Great job, Red!
ReplyDeleteOnce you find the right light , don't move it.
DeleteIt looks beautiful and must love the care you are giving to it now. The flowers of appreciation are blooming!
ReplyDeleteWell, you know, I talk to my plants all the time and tell them how nice they are !!!
DeleteI had one for many years - they are brilliant bloomers
ReplyDeleteInteresting that there are a variety of colors.
DeleteOne of my favorite things is to take walks in the jungles of tropical countries and see "houseplants" growing everywhere in the wild.
ReplyDeleteI was in Hawaii one December and was completely surprised to find some of the common plants growing wild in the bush.
DeleteCongratulations on being a good indoor gardener. Brag away! :-)
ReplyDeleteWell, this plant does all the work and the thinking too.
DeleteIt's a beauty. Ours bloomed only once this year.
ReplyDeleteI would be very happy with one set of blooms but this thing has really flourished.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a flora bunda.
ReplyDeleteWhen you were in high school was your nickname Braggy or Braggo?
ReplyDeleteYou are a plant whisperer:)
ReplyDeleteHi Red, Despite the fact that you don’t think your photo is in focus, the large version looks really good on my screen. Congrats on bringing that plant back so nicely. Please do share the blooms with us when they open. Happy week ahead to you and the Micro Manager! John
ReplyDeleteYou should be proud. And I think indeed you are!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky duck you are!
ReplyDeleteThat is one very happy plant!
ReplyDeletesee how care does it's magic :)
ReplyDeletewhat an old faithful friend dear Red ,loved the plant