Have A Christmas Catcus That Was Passed From My Grandmother, Cuttings To Mom And Then From My Sister Then To Me, Probably 50 + Y

Question

ears old. I cannot get it to bloom, my sisters has bloomed beautifully. I live in Fl, everyone else lived in Mn. please help. ars old i Live in sunny house, I put in darker hallway for awhile did not seem to help. Gave fertilizer also

Answer 1

The cooler air of fall and shorter day length prompts blooming. For the 12 hours of darkness, leave the plant in a room that you don't use in the evening (no lights on). It should get bright light during the day. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/how-to-make-a-christmas-cactus-bloom.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/christmas-cactus-fertilizer.htm