Tag: cactus

Plants – Thanksgiving Cactus

On By TimelessladyIn Plants2 Comments

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My Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera) is beginning to bloom right on time.

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Blossoms and buds cover the tips of the cactus. I summered this plant outdoors on the porch until early Autumn when I brought it indoors. Placed in a window of my cool basement, I kept the plant fairly dry, watering lightly. The cactus is upstairs now showing off its beautiful flowers.

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There are plenty of buds in varying sizes, a promise of blooms through Thanksgiving Day.

I found a terrific site with good information on identifying Thanksgiving/Christmas cactus and how to grow and bring them into bloom: Caring for Holiday Cactus

Planting – Cactus

On By TimelessladyIn Planting4 Comments

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Two weeks ago the grandsons and I sowed a few cactus seeds in plastic blueberry packages. The square plastic container is aerated with holes, top and bottom. All we needed to do was add some cactus soil, water, and sprinkle the seeds on the top. The cactus sprouted within a week and just fourteen days later are doing very well.

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