Will it delay bud formation if I store my Christmas cactus in 24 hour darkness for two weeks?

I need to leave these plants unattended for two weeks while I am away.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 09/20/2020 @ 3:54 am

As long as the plant doesn't completely dry out, it should be fine and could, perhaps, produce stellar blooms once you take it out of the darkness. Here's an article about the bloom cycles: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/how-to-make-a-christmas-cactus-bloom.htm ^[1]

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