Howe To Get Blooms??

Question

Should the Christmas cactus be covered for a few weeks before blooming?

Answer 1

You will need to make sure that the plant has more than 12 hours of pitch black darkness every day for several weeks to a few months, then return to a longer daylight cycle. This will initiate flowering. Along with this, temperature, humidity, and water levels will need to be altered, slightly, to mimic a dormancy season.

Here is an article that will help:

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