|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
Thanks peeps. I don't do well taking care of house plants so the fewer the better. I figure if I can get these two in one pot they'll be happier and I will too.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
I hear you. And to my notion the whole thing should become root bound all the quicker, right ???? (Root bound for a Christmas cactus is a good thing) Good luck...
![[Linked Image from agardenersforum.com]](//www.agardenersforum.com/images/graphics/buttons/junie.gif) ![[Linked Image from agardenersforum.com]](//www.agardenersforum.com/images/graphics/buttons/gardenhelper.jpg) ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
I crammed them into the same pot today. Only time will tell.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
It's blooming again. Guess it likes being crammed in the pot.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
It's blooming again. Guess it likes being crammed in the pot. Yes, I have always assumed that was the case with cactus. Mine re green & healthy but do not bloom. I have one pot that is rather full, so I have homes for the near future....well anyway I can dream, right ???
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
wonder why it won't bloom Junie. One would think sooner or later it would just because it's supposed too.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
Bestofour: I have no idea other than they are probably not root bound. I agree, you would surely think that they would bloom every one in awhile just because they should, as you say,...but I guess time will tell.... 
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 21,848
Hot Rod
|
|
Hot Rod
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 21,848 |
 Maybe I sent Carol a Male plant an it wont reproduce>>>LOL 2 times a year mine bloom......... Well its nice talking about it any how..LOL
![[Linked Image]](//www.agardenersforum.com/images/graphics/buttons/dodge.gif) PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
Bless you Bill. I will read this very soon.
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
Thanks Bill. I have never fertilized mine though.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
The blooms are the biggest and brightest they've ever been. Go figure.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 21,848
Hot Rod
|
|
Hot Rod
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 21,848 |
 That's great.. My friend has one in bloom since Christmas,, still going strong.. That's unusual..
PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
I don't know where the current thread is but my cactus has got buds on it for the 2nd time. I was looking for the other thread to see when it bloomed last. After it bloomed I watered it and moved it to another location and it has buds again. The reason I moved it is that part of it looks like it's dying, shriveled up a bit, so I thought a new location might help. I don't know how to care for this thing.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
I don't know where the current thread is but my cactus has got buds on it for the 2nd time. I was looking for the other thread to see when it bloomed last. After it bloomed I watered it and moved it to another location and it has buds again. The reason I moved it is that part of it looks like it's dying, shriveled up a bit, so I thought a new location might help. I don't know how to care for this thing. I promise to look tonight and find the thread and try to find care instructions. I too could use them I am not the best at caring for them myself .
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
 I will find you that cactus care info soon I promise
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
Thanks for the info Junie. I'm going to try and propagate. Seems easy.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
Good luck---I think it should work--I did it, &if I did anyone can, I promise.
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
Can we or should we consolidate these threads about the cacti?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
Look Sheri at what I just found.....this is from Post # 385815..I posted it on January 13, 2015 at 4:46pm..... and in this thread too.... here ya go Sheri, Repot in spring, after the plant finishes flowering, to give it time to re-establish a healthy root system over the summer. Splitting the plant for propagation is better done in late spring or early summer. Christmas cactus isn't usually divided at the roots, instead stems are removed and potted up to grow into new plants. (I found a few extra things so I just put them here for you) When you transplant them, do not use a pot that is more than 2 inches larger then the last pot, as they really like to be slightly root-bound--but then you are going to put 2 plants together, so just don't use a huge pot..
Last edited by JunieGirl; Jan 10th, 2017 at 09:59 PM.
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
Can we or should we consolidate these threads about the cacti? Yes, I will check into it..I think you have a point...
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
Maybe I'll be able to find the right thread if there's only 1. :)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
Sheri--there are still 2 threads...but you cannot post in the one in The Plants and flowers Forum any longer--and there is a link from that Thread to this one in Houseplants. I hope this is easier for you and everyone else...If nothing else, one will be directed to the correct place now..
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
Oh thank you Juniegirl. You're too good to me. I'm going to send this link to dodge and see if she'll join us here again. I don't have many house plants but barb has great luck with them.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
You are welcome, Sheri....Yes Barb does have wonderful luck with houseplants, it would be nice to have her back.....she is missed. I think Dodge said she has trouble staying logged in here now a days....It would be lovely to see her regularly again. about the cactus...since they are in pots, and we keep them in the house, I consider them houseplants.
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
There are a few new buds on mine. Go figure.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
I am down to 2 pots, and not a bloom in sight.
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
It's blooming. Hope yours is too Junie.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
nope, Sheri, not even any buds yet----not even on the one I keep in a spare room.....where it is cooler, and dark for longer portions of each day...
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
Well phooey. You take the best care of yours and all I do is water once in a while and leave it alone. I keep it in the same spot all of the time.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
Thanks---I do not even water the one in the cool room very often either-----
I think I will repot it using the same pot, just new soil and then I will feed it) we will see what that does
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
mine didn't have as many blooms as usual. My mother keep hers in front of a bay window all year long and it blooms like crazy. I think we're trying too hard.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
let me see if I can upload my latest cactus photo. There are like 4 buds. I will take another photo when it is in Bloom. Sheri, I think my next move it is repot it..perhaps with some cactus soil..... IMG_0856.JPG (215.86 KB, 37 downloads) My Cactus that I am guessing is a Christmas cactus
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
does look like it's outgrown that pot. Yours is more leggy than mine.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
does look like it's outgrown that pot. Yours is more leggy than mine. yes it is leggy but I assure you it has plenty of room, width-wise---but it has lost some soil---perhaps that is the issue.
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32
Patriot
|
|
Patriot
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 18,893 Likes: 32 |
Junie, my sister took hers to the lady who does her nails, left it 2 weeks, and it came back gigantic and gorgeous. The lady told her to take it outside tomorrow and soak it with the hose no matter how cold it is outside, let it drain, then bring it back in. She said all this stuff about moving it around the house isn't true. I'm going to soak mine tomorrow and see what happens.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34
Frogger
|
|
Frogger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 47,220 Likes: 34 |
Thanks for the information, Sheri. It is worth a try !
When I get home, I will repot mine, (just so there is enough soil in the pot) then I will put it in the tub, give it a good soaking and then we will see. i
I do have 1 new bud so far though.
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
|
|
|
|
Forums65
Topics14,318
Posts241,680
Average Daily Posts2
| |
Members16,004
Most Online10,356
Nov 2nd, 2019
|
|
|
|
![[Linked Image from agardenersforum.com]](http://www.agardenersforum.com/images/graphics/buttons/junie.gif)
![[Linked Image from agardenersforum.com]](http://www.agardenersforum.com/images/graphics/buttons/gardenhelper.jpg)
![[Linked Image]](http://www.agardenersforum.com/images/graphics/buttons/dodge.gif)
