A Gardeners Forum Forums Gardening Reference Gardening in 2004 Late holiday cactus

I have 3 holiday cacti in 2 pots that I placed in the bathroom that doesn't have a window to force blooming about 1.5 months ago. (I know, I was a bit late).

After this length of time, only 1 bud is starting. Does turning on the light in the room disrupt the blooming process? Will I still get buds?

I transplanted 2 of the cacti into 1 pot nearly 2 years ago and it hasn't bloomed since. I have another one that is blooming beautifully in the same room that I had the others in, so I doubt that it is only the light conditions.

The best way I've seen to get these plants to bloom is keep them in a dimly lit room and water them sparingly. After three weeks, give them some plant food and a good watering, and place them in bright sunlight. They should bloom beautifully. Hope than helps. Maybe you can get them blooming by X-Mas or which ever holiday celebration you take part in. Happy/Merry ChristHanWanza!

Thanks, Plantlady...I've fed, watered and moved them into the light!

Will holiday cactus bloom without any special treatment? Mine hasn't stated to do anything and were down to about 7 and a half hours of natural light daily

This year mine is blooming beautifully, although last year it didn't--the buds all fell off before it had a chance....the funny thing is I didn't do anything different with it this year.....go figure!!!!

Here's a pic of it when it first started blooming, now it's full of pink & white blooms!!!

so pretty, i hope mine is just a late bloomer and comes along eventually

Merry Christmas Everyone
I too have a holiday cactus that will not bloom this year, but I know why. Last year it fell over and broke its pot so I had to replant it. This seems to disturb the plant enough that it won't bloom this year. But it is healthy, so I will be patient. Good luck with yours.