Thanksgiving cactus not flowering
Hi everyone!
I have a question about flowering. I started this Thanksgiving cactus from cuttings several years ago and it has yet to flower. It gets decent new growth and seems happy otherwise.
My mom also started one from cuttings around the same time and hers has flowered.
Is it normal for some to take longer than others?
Any insights would be greatly appreciated.🙂 #thanksgivingcactus floweringPlants">#floweringPlants
I have a question about flowering. I started this Thanksgiving cactus from cuttings several years ago and it has yet to flower. It gets decent new growth and seems happy otherwise.
My mom also started one from cuttings around the same time and hers has flowered.
Is it normal for some to take longer than others?
Any insights would be greatly appreciated.🙂 #thanksgivingcactus floweringPlants">#floweringPlants
5ft to light, indirect
10” pot without drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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@PlantHapppy , okay! Yes, I know they typically bloom in the fall. Mine is several years old now though, and it has yet to get any flowers.
@HedwigRhoda , thank you! I don’t think her cactus gets more light. For many years she also kept the larger plant between two Northwest facing windows. It never seemed to mind low light.
For these to flower, they need a nightly temperature of around 10-13 degrees Celsius for about two or three weeks. You could try and simulate this, or wait until temperatures start dropping naturally. When temperatures start dropping, I’d recommend placing it as close to a window as you can. During this time, you should also reduce your frequency of watering to help stimulate blooms. Good luck :))
@ILoveMyPlants, Thank you!
Yes, I have considered the drainage issue, although it is getting such nice new growth and looks so happy that I really don’t want to disturb it.
I use a moisture meter and am very careful not to overwater. As it’s been in that pot for 2-3 years now, I think it’s doing pretty well. 🙂
Yes, I have considered the drainage issue, although it is getting such nice new growth and looks so happy that I really don’t want to disturb it.
I use a moisture meter and am very careful not to overwater. As it’s been in that pot for 2-3 years now, I think it’s doing pretty well. 🙂
@Eelhsa love your cute potted plant, I notice the card states no drainage holes. You can be “careful”watering but if you ever do mistakenly overwater it, it will indeed cause root rot, pretty much -all plants need to NOT have wet feet so to speak. And allow excessive water to flow out the bottom. This could also be why it does not bloom. It does not have the “best conditions “ to promote flowers. That being said the change in temperature & light also promotes flower buds and blooms. Hopefully this year yours has success! Keep us Greggers posted on progress so others can learn from your success!! 🥳🙃♥️😍💃♥️🕺