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- Q.My Xmas Cactus Has Strange Discoloring Around Its Edges. - I have always grown Xmas cactuses. Huge ones with woody stems, to ones in trees. But I have never seen ...
- Q.Repot Christmas Catcti - Can I split the plant root to two or 3 sections, and repot?
- Q.My Christmas Cactus Quit Blooming About 3 Years Ago When We Repotted It. It Used To Bloom Every Year Before This. Any Suggestions? - My mother’s Christmas cactus has bloomed without fail for years until she repotted it in a larger pot. (New pot ...
- Q.What Is Best Care For Christmas Cactus? - It is indoor plant.
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Berry B on
March 21, 2020
Richland Ga 31825Q.Why Does A Smaller Pot Causes Bigger Plants
Please explain why a Xmas Catus grows larger if transplanted in a smaller pot. Thanks
Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It is likely that the pot that it was transplanted in was a little too large. The container only needs to be an inch larger on all sides, when transplanting.
Potting up to too large of a container too fast will likely shock the plant. It can lead to infection from overwatering, since the soil remains wetter for longer.
This is the case with most plants, though some will not fit this rule. Still, it is best to use, only, a slightly larger container when transplanting.
This article will offer more information on how to transplant these, successfully:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/repotting-christmas-cactus.htmWas this answer useful?00
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Anonymous on
March 26, 2020Q.My Xmas cactus has strange discoloring around its edges.
I have always grown Xmas cactuses. Huge ones with woody stems, to ones in trees. But I have never seen the edges of my leaves turn brown. It is only happening to one side of the cactus plant. I have had it for two years and it is only now showing this sign.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
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April 29, 2020Q.Repot Christmas catcti
Can I split the plant root to two or 3 sections, and repot?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 1, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can easily divide holiday cactus and repot. It is also easy to just break off several segments, let them air dry about 3 days, then insert in a pot filled with potting soil. They will easily root.
Here is more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/holiday-cactus-varieties.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
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May 22, 2020Q.My Christmas Cactus quit blooming about 3 years ago when we repotted it. It used to bloom every year before this. Any suggestions?
My mother’s Christmas cactus has bloomed without fail for years until she repotted it in a larger pot. (New pot was at least twice as big as old pot). She has never put the plant in the dark at any time. Should I repot again in a smaller pot? Anything else I can do to help it bloom? As my mother recently passed away at age 90, I would love to get her favorite plant to bloom again. Thank you
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.They prefer their roots to be crowded to bloom, so moving to a larger pot would have stopped the blooming. When changing pots, it's best only to go up one or two sizes. A too-large-pot can also cause root rot from too much moisture. I would put it in a pot that is only slightly larger than the rootball.
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Anonymous on
May 26, 2020Q.What is best care for Christmas cactus?
It is indoor plant.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 28, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Yes, in most areas it is an indoor plant. These articles will help you with their care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/advice-for-christmas-cactus-care.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
totallytenacious1 on
June 9, 2020
32927Q.Christmas Cactus On A Plane?
Hi..I'm relocating to In.from Fl.& I REALLY WANT to take it with me! Can you please advice the best way to do this? Thank you sooo much! Oh also..I leave this Sat..hopefully you see this before then
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I would consult the airlines for the best way to, legally, transport a plant. They will be able to help you better in this situation.
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dcordial on
August 6, 2020
59802 - Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 6, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This is a simple task, fortunately! Here is an article that will help you to do so:
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