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I have a white one in bloom right now and an orange one about to bloom. I love Christmas and thanksgiving cactus!

Tom

I have a third cactus just beginning to open - bright fuchsia - but for now...





Tom, I'd love to see your white one in bloom!

My mother has a Thanksgiving cactus that belonged to her grandmother, And it is an "Old Timer". I don't have a picture of it, but it is huge and she says it does not bloom anymore and appears to be dyeing. My question is how do I take a cutting and get a new plant started before this one finally gives up, or will is just sit there and do nothing???? Since this cactus has survived three generations now, I would like to try and save it, at least by starting a new one from it.

I cross pollinate my jungle cactus and have started lots of seedlings from them . I am presently waiting for the seed capsule to mature from a cross with a xmas cactus and an easter cactus . It is rare that those two bloom at the same time , at least for me .
I just spread the still fresh seed on the top of potting soil and cover the container with clear plastic until they germinate . I keep them where they get light but no direct sun .

I just brought a varigated CC. It is a lime green and yellow edge. Is this a new variety? I usually see the dark green leaves.

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Can you eat the fruit?