Did I do something wrong? They are in a good draining pot, good lighting and even have pebbles on top the tray since I have gas heat so I can add water if needed. They only thing I’m worried I did wrong was watering them the day after potting them together, I wasn’t aware of the waiting suggestion but I didn’t “overwater” and I’ve been consistent with making sure it’s dry at least 2in deep before watering it. Any suggestions?
It's probably just transplant shock and they should perk up soon. However, they prefer to be a little potbound to bloom, so the repotting could affect their blooming this year, or at least postpone it. The best time to repot is after they bloom.
Here is our article on repotting:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/repotting-christmas-cactus.htm
How often should I water it?
This article has the particulars:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/how-to-make-a-christmas-cactus-bloom.htm
No, do not repot at this time. The roots prefer to be slightly crowded to bloom well.
Also, you don't need to cover it if the room is dark for 12 hours overnight. During the day, it needs bright light as usual. If the room is cool, that will help too. Here is more:
All pink buds drop from my christmas cactus. tri-color plant drops them all, so does my single color pink. red and white bloom great! happened for years. help!thx
Some of the plants are more finicky than others. Are yours all in the same location? Do they summer outdoors? Often when moving them to a warmer location they will drop buds.
Did you see these articles? All you can do if follow the care instructions for the plants and hope the buds stay on!
I just got a Christmas cactus on Monday that I ordered from Amazon and the leaves are limp and I have a big bud I want to save and a little one. I don't know if they put a bunch of Y cuttings in the pot but looks like it. I just want to know how I can save this plant.
Here's an article that will help you bring your plant back to health:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/limp-christmas-cactus.htm
leaves drooping, no blossoms or buds, leaves break off easily, doesnt seem sturdy. HATE TO LOSE, has sentimental value and its old. its been moved from nc-wv-fl-back to nc. has done well til this last trip. has been outdoors all summer, has now been brought in about a month ago when cooling off. can it be saved? please answer ASAP....thanks so much!
Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to see the state of the plant.
Recovery depends on the cause of the drooping. Unfortunately, this can be caused by many things. Most commonly, too much soil moisture, too little soil moisture for too long, too little humidity, and temperatures under 50 degrees can cause wilting.
The best way to keep it healthy will be to give it the best, and most perfect care that you can. Try and keep the environmental conditions as stable as possible and it will start to recover. after you see signs of recovery, you can cut off anything that is still dead or wilted.
As far as flowering goes... This requires daylight hour fluctuation. They flower after a daylight hour decrease of a certain number of days or weeks, depending on cultivar and species. (They flower close to the time that their name suggests)
Here are some articles that will help:
What can we do. I’ve had it for many years, it goes outside in the summer and comes inside in the fall.
You might be able to save it by repotting it in cactus potting mix. Carefully remove the root ball and wash away the soil. Trim away any roots that appear rotted. Let the plant dry out for a day and repot the next morning. Clean the pot with a 10 percent bleach solution or use a new pot. Then refill with fresh potting mix and replant. Allow the soil to dry out well between waterings.