My mom has had the same Christmas Cactus for over 50 years!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

8 ай бұрын

They are so long living. And easier to care for than many realize.

My Christmas cactus not only blooms around Christmas, but Easter too! LOL I got it as a gift from my mom back in 2018 and it has always bloomed twice a year!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

Ай бұрын

Mine does too, once it even bloomed in June. They have a mind of their own, for certain. That is a lovely gift.

I have heard the saying that you can love your plants too much, which is where the overwatering comes in. Just "watch" your plants and you can tell if they are happy! Thank you for great video!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

6 ай бұрын

So true! Thanks for chiming in.

@Maya23452

Ай бұрын

My christmas cactus is about 10 years old. I used to live in CT and it thrived and bloomed all the time. Then, I moved to VA, and it lost all the leaves; the leaves started rotting right off the plant. I thought it was the move, but it was just me working from home and having lots of time to shower them with "love."

Thank you, I will check my local Ace.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

8 ай бұрын

I hope they have some pretty ones for you!

Thank you for sharing an easy way to care for Christmas cactus

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure

Your studio is lovely and so are the cacti!

@kclancy8128

8 ай бұрын

Your studio is very cheerful. Are you a painter? I love the colorful flower paintings. They give off good energy.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

8 ай бұрын

It is a fun place to go into and create.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

8 ай бұрын

Yes, I have another channel where I teach painting like this...kzread.info

Did not know about the Christmas cactus plants liking being rootbound. May have found one of the reasons my big plant doesn’t bloom! Thanks so much 🪴

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

6 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

The Schlumbergera variety is virtually impossible to get, you have to know someone that will give you a cutting, that is the only way to get them. The Zygocactus is the one that you see most often at holiday time. The Easter cactus is also rare. Just wish I could grow them, without them dying.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

2 ай бұрын

So true. I have yet to try the Easter Cactus.

Hi Pamela! ☺️ one of my first plants was a Christmas cactus. That was a hundred years ago lol 😅 Yours are gorgeous! Love your studio also. You truly inspire me to get moving on all my "things"... setting up my studio, start painting again, new plants, etc. thank you for that! I need a kick in the pants. 😁

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

8 ай бұрын

Believe it or not, I need a kick in the pants too. I could hardly move in here while filming this, I have a lot of purging to do it is just getting the time. I know once it is cleared out and organized it will be so much fun to come in and paint this winter.

Thank you!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

5 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you for the information. And it was great to get a glimpse of your beautiful primrose cottage😊😊😊

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Just came upon you. I learned some new things about my cactus. I knew about the root bound detail. I learned that when I transplanted to a larger pot oops it did not like that so I placed it back in a pot close to the first size. It became happy again. It is about 15 years old, struggles with blooms, but now I learned a few things from you, Thank you!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

8 ай бұрын

I am glad it could help, that is my intent and I am always learning too. I think that is what makes gardening so fun, you never stop finding different ways to do it. And making mistakes isn't the end of the world but learning opportunities.

Thank you for your time in explaining the cactus. I enjoyed it very much.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. I hope you found it helpful.

Thank you. I was not able yet to figure out how to remove three leaves to root..(the best way: sanitized cutter knife from husband, because razor sharp). I am learning to water on the 15th and approximately 30th of each month..(test= putting index finger two inches deep..to see that soil (miracle grow cactus soil 19-19-19) is really really dry...😊

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

2 ай бұрын

At the 6:40 minute mark in this video I show how I remove the leaves to root: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y36k1Zqjqs-3pbg.htmlsi=_kL8b0VV-dZx_L4s This has worked well for me over the years.

I love "Christmas Cacti", I have one that I have always called "Christmas Cactus" but it is the same as the first one you picked up. The one that was dripping. I always wondered why it bloomed around Thanksgiving, now I know. Thank you. I want to get more also so thanks for that info as well. Great video. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

8 ай бұрын

I just saw some at the local Ace store so they are hitting retailers now. I also spotted some purple poinsettias...?? They were so different.

Thanks ❤❤

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

I so would like to have your sunny windows. Very helpful information , thanks

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

8 ай бұрын

Yes, I love how bright it is in my little cottage. Windows line both sides and the front is French Doors. Great light is perfect for painting.

I like this direct n to the point presentation.i took a slip of Christmas cactus from a Victorian bed n bkfst and its growing well. Little by little I'm learning thanks for info

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, I love getting starts from different places!

I had two big beautiful ones and I thought I was going to give them a happy home since they were root bound…I propagated and planted them all in larger containers… I lost all of them and couldn’t figure out why. Have you ever heard of “If it isn’t broken don’t fix it?” This applies to these plants; may they rest in peace. I charge myself with plant neglect 😢

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

Ай бұрын

Oh dear. That reminds me, I need to go into Primrose cottage and bring them all outside for their summer vacation on my back deck!

I have Christmas cactus from my great grandmother. I have tried both ways to root pieces from it.vermiculite and just water & sticking it in direct soil.Some will get roots some won’t. I have another cactus from rooted piece from original & so happy it’s doing well.My old one stems are looking woody . I get a few blooms not like I use to but give it TLC North window cool room wish I had more light. Thanks for all your info.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

4 ай бұрын

Sounds great! My true Christmas Cactus is finally looking fuller. I don't know why the original started to die. I am sure I did something wrong but at least I still have some of it.

How to transfer plant.your Christmas cactus

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

4 ай бұрын

Will upload soon. This is a great time of year to do that.

I live in Missouri where u live I wondered because should I put them in the north window

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

7 ай бұрын

I am in California. A north facing window should be fine.

in my opinion, these Cactus bloom during cold months in northern hemisphere because we have heat going on in our houses during these months.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

5 ай бұрын

Interesting perspective.

How to cut the cactus to bloom more

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

4 ай бұрын

I will write these suggestions down and get a video up for you soon.

do you ever put coffee grounds in the soil after they bloom

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

6 ай бұрын

Coffee grounds need to be composted for best results, I only use composted grounds on anything. The soil around these plants is so compacted from being root bound that the grounds would sit on top and then they would get moldy so no, I won't use them on these.

What does it mean when the leaves on the end of the stem and new leaves are are pale and yellowish in the center?

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

7 ай бұрын

Some say that is a lack of good light, but I am not sure. Try moving it to a better lit area???

Every time I've had one and it bloomed, they've always just started to 'wilt' afterwards and nothing I do seems to help. I gave up.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

6 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that. I don't blame you, sometimes it just isn't worth the trouble.

How do you get them to 'stand up'? Mine goes up slightly and then bends over.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

6 ай бұрын

Mine do too, some develop stiff old stems that stay more upright. But once they get longer they drape over.

What does your yellow rose sign say?

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

7 ай бұрын

It says Yellow Rose Saloon. The wood for this one came out of Evelyns house next door when it was begin remodeled.

How to Root Christmas Cactus

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

3 ай бұрын

Sorry, is that a question? If so the link to rooting is in the description box.

I think i shocked mine last year when i repotted. It is looking healthy but hasn't bloomed since i put it in that pot. 😢

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

6 ай бұрын

As long as it looks healthy it will bloom again one day!

I can’t grow these cactus’ no matter what. I have lost several heirloom cactus’ that were handed down. Broke my heart. I may have watered them too much..? If I take a cutting and stick it in the dirt, it will either rot, from a bit too much water? or dry up, from not enough, get all wrinkled and die.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

2 ай бұрын

That stinks. I usually put them in a jar of of perlite with a little water in it and that seems to work. Or I also have put gravel in the bottom and had the water barely touching the bottom of the cuttings. They will root with just the humidity in the jar.

Why doesn't mine only have a few blooms?

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

6 ай бұрын

There are so many variables that it is hard to say. Some of mine had fewer flowers this year too. I think I let some get too dry during summer.

so... for the past two years, my chrismas cactus has been in constantly blooming. about once a week it puts out flowers

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

3 ай бұрын

Amazing!