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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 25, 2015
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    Here is a link that will help you with your plant.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/thanksgiving-cactus/thanksgiving-cactus-plant.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 24, 2016
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    It is not always easy to get a plant to bloom at the correct times.

    Yes, it's important to keep the plant watered evenly but do not allow the roots to sit in soggy soil. Make sure the pot is well draining.
    Here is a great article that will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/thanksgiving-cactus/thanksgiving-cactus-plant.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    November 6, 2016
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    Yes, cacti use more water during the growing season and when blooming. But don't overdo it, because overwatering is still the biggest risk to an indoor cactus. Increase watering gradually and see how the plant responds. For example you could try watering every 2 weeks.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 12, 2018
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    Since these are epiphytes, similar to orchids, they will feed a little differently. The fertilizer of choice needs to be highly soluble, and will be easiest if liquid.

    I recommend an orchid fertilizer cut to 1/4 strength. Spray this on the pads, and into the soil once a month.

    This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/thanksgiving-cactus/thanksgiving-cactus-plant.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    September 30, 2018
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    It appears to be in standard potting soil. This is a big no-no. These are epiphytes similar to orchids. This means that they live on other host species without harming them. They will require a very different "soil" that is an epiphyte mix, or cactus mix, or will need to be mounted to another tree. I don't recommend the latter unless you have quite a lot of experience anchoring epiphytes, as this can lead to a quick death of the plant without proper experience.

    This article will give you information on the care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/thanksgiving-cactus/thanksgiving-cactus-plant.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    January 26, 2020
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    Those could be aerial roots coming out. This article tells more:

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

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    November 18, 2020
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    They only have one flush of blooms at a time, so yours is probably fine. They can have additional bloom cycles during the year.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/advice-for-christmas-cactus-care.htm

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