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Trying To Get My Christmas Cactus To Bloom, Put It In A Dark Room With A Dish Towel Over It And Cut Back On My Watering!!!

Should I change the soil ???


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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 11/15/2020 @ 2:15 am

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:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/how-to-make-a-christmas-cactus-bloom.htm [1]


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