It's Thanksgiving Cactus time! Are yours budding in time?
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meyermike_1micha
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Thanksgiving Cactus In Full Bud!!
Comments (61)Photos taken today. Should be in full bloom at Thanksgiving time. I think this might be Schlumbergera russelliana, but I'm not sure. After checking the blogs on TC, XC and EC, it appears this is related to the TC. But there is some difference from the TC. For this one, the edge of the leaf is pointed, but not very pointed like a typical TC. Also it is missing the front two teeth. But this is not a XC either since the edge of the leaf is pointed, not scallop shaped. This post was edited by RedSun on Sun, Nov 16, 14 at 17:49...See MoreThanksgiving Cactus, waiting for buds, Any of yours have buds yet
Comments (6)Mine started budding early last week. They bloom every year for me: summers outdoors on a balcony with filtered Western sun, fertilizer and leaving outside until almost first frost. Once the buds fatten up a little bit, I bring indoors. I don't wait until they are fully formed b/c I don't want to risk them blasting from the temp. change. So, I try to bring them in when the temps. both outside and in are the closet(usually during the daylight hours) to reduce shock. Can't wait to post pics when they bloom! Happy Growing.......See MoreWhat time is your Thanksgiving dinner?
Comments (14)Went to the hog trough about 1PM with a lady friend. Sat there enjoyed a great meal. Food was unusually good today at least to me. I couldn't eat too much, didn't need to, but was so full I didn't bother with dessert. Didn't need to. Have a key lime pie and 2 pecan pies in the frig just waiting for me. The cat just finished her treat of a piece of ham I smuggled out for her and she definitely appreciated it. She was looking for seconds too....See MoreIt's that time of year again...Jade Flower Buds!
Comments (76)Oksana Thank you. I wonder about advice given often to keep plant in colder temps ahead of time, to encourage forming of the buds. Here is just one example: 1, Keep your plant cool from September onwards at an ideal temperature of between 10-15 Celsius, 50-60 Fahrenheit. 2, No additional heat should be supplied as long as the temperatures keep within 10-15c 50-60F or lower, but do not let the temperatures drop too low e.g below 3c as these plants can not take any frost. 3, no watering from sept onwards…… but water as soon as buds form, letting the soil dry out between waterings before watering again. 4, Keep your plant in a very bright well lit position that receives plenty of sunshine all year round. 5, Make sure your plant does not receive any artificial light from early September onwards,because this will prevent bud formation. if you can’t prevent having artificial lighting on in the room that you have your plant growing in, then an option would be to place a box over you plant only during the times you have the lighting on. Most of my plants are getting supplemental lights for 12hrs/day. Few I have in the living room window have been moved there after the flower buds opened. I never cover anything to create darkness. This year, they have been in warmer temps indoors after brought in from outside. Buds started to show in November on 5 plants. Only 2 plants had single bloom only, and they both started to flower just recently, 1 is under the lights, another not. I know there is lots of info around that may not be quite correct....See Morewweidele
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greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
10 years agoMittenGirl
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val1
10 years agoI bought this one last year on clearance and thought it was white because of the dried blooms. However, it surprised me with this beautiful white edged in hot pink. I love it!
And since I still wanted a white one, I bought this little one at Walmart for $2.92.
{{gwi:112000}}I have two more Thanksgiving Cactus that are budding. The most surprising thing is that my Christmas Cactus has blooms that are just opening.
MittenGirl
10 years agoval1
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Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
10 years agoMan, these are more fun than a box of puppies! This is cheery on a day like this. Be glad 'outside' is out of focus, blurred by condensation!
Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
10 years agoWell I think it's cool. Do you think somebody at the 'factory' thought that would be a fun prank - or some kind of temp thing?
Look at this weird itty bitty plant!
chloeasha
10 years agochloeasha
10 years agoOK! this is my first bloom that counts... since it budded and bloomed at home :) Purple, this is the one I sent you.
Crenda 10A SW FL
10 years agoMy tiny buds from a month ago did indeed open in time for Thanksgiving! Yea!
Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
10 years agochloeasha
10 years agoTiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
10 years ago"I was crouched on the floor." Whatever it takes, right? LOL!
This red one has white in the middle.
meyermike_1micha
10 years agoval1
10 years agoTiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
10 years agoSo far, this one is a peachy color (more than this pic which came out more reddish) with white in the middle. Will see more tomorrow.
chloeasha
10 years agoTiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
10 years agoYes, it's peachy. Fully open today, on a cutting from trade with less than 10 leaves (so far.) Little bitty pretty one.
puglvr1
10 years agoBeautiful! Beautiful everyone!! Enjoyed looking at all the pretty blooms...
Here's one to add to the mix...
Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
10 years agoPotted with Columnea. I found an inchworm eating one of the buds a few minutes ago. Back outside that went!
Sundewd
10 years agoSundewd
10 years agoHere is my schlum. Supposed to flower orange. Doesn't look as bad as I thought but not doing much.
meyermike_1micha
10 years agochloeasha
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10 years agoCrenda 10A SW FL
10 years agoDid everyone - or anyone - get a second bloom on their TC? This is a first for me, but this pot is looking good this morning.
averil
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succulentlife
10 years agoYep, we had some cold nights in FL few weeks ago and here is the result ( 2 nd time around!):
Crenda 10A SW FL
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greendale