Christmas Cactus Buds Dropping Off
I have two cacti and they are medium sized. They were blooming when I got them and had lots of buds. After the initial blooms faded I expected all the other buds to open, but they never did. They just dried up and fell off.
My 3.5 foot barrel cactus has been broken below the ground level as it tapers to a point. We were trying to stand it up and it fell over, we stood it back up. Will it survive?
How often should I water my cactus and how much light does it need? Also is light from a light stand with a regular 100 watt bulb good for plants?
I started my plant from just a small clipping of a Christmas cactus about 1 1/2 year ago and it never bloomed. Now it's getting big and I am wondering if I should put it in a bigger pot and what can I do for it to bloom?
Each year I have hundreds of seed from the flower pods on my yucca. I've tried to plant them with no luck. Anyone know how to get them to grow? Thanks.
Transplanting a Christmas Cactus into Larger Container
How do I trim the length of a Christmas cactus to replant it in a larger container?
Growing Hen and Chicks in Arizona
Would hen and chicks thrive in Tucson Arizona? My sister has many different varieties of cacti spread around her acre of land.
Where Can I Buy a Cactus Suitable for Zone 5 in Kansas?
I have found a cactus. It is planted in the McDonald's Drive In, in Ottawa, and it dies back and then comes back in the spring. I have looked everywhere and can not find any cactus that will come up every year for zone 5, or near Overbrook, Kansas.
When planting cactus, use either kitchen tongs or welding gloves, depending on size.
Why is My Cactus Turning Yellow?
I got what I think is a type of barrel cactus from my sister when she passed in November. I put it in a south window, but it started turning yellow. A friend told me to give it more water, now It's really turning yellow. It was my mothers, so its at least 20-30 years old. What can I do?
I got my mother's Christmas plant just after she pasted away in March of 2010. The plant was doing great until I got it. I water it about once a week and give it plant food about once a month (Miracle Gro 24-8-16). Can someone help me with my dying cactus?
Problems Growing a Crown of Thorns
My crown of thorns plant is in the ground with full sun. In the past few days at least one fourth of the leaves have turned yellow with black spots.Can you say why or what happened?
Advice For Night Blooming Cereus
I have a Queen of the Night /Baby in the Manger that just bloomed tonight/morning. I have never seen that before. Awesome! My question is do you think if I cut the bloom before it closes I can keep the smell and if so how? It smells so good.
Can you repot a cactus with the soil above the roots?
My Cactus Will Not Stand Up Straight
I have a 15 inch cactus that will not stand straight up. It started to lean and I repotted it. It was straight for a while then started to bend again. Is it OK to to plant above the roots further up the cactus? What do you suggest to keep it straight?
Christmas Cactus Has Turned Purple and is Droopy
After many years of regular blooming and growth my Christmas cactus has turned purple and droopy. It is in a large hanging pot in full shade and has done well for 6 years. What could be wrong?
I'm an utter houseplant idiot. I thought a Christmas cactus could withstand direct sunlight and put it on my deck for all of last summer. When I brought it in, it was horribly sunburned and many of the "leaves" are withered.
How do I root cuttings from a Christmas Cactus? I tried just sticking them in the soil, but they just rot.
My Christmas cactus blooms, but is not growing taller or fuller. It is just staying the same size. How can I increase plant growth? What kind of fertilizer should I use?
I need to know how to replant a Christmas cactus that needs to be trimmed.
My cactus is dying. Last Sunday it was still in good condition, but yesterday it seemed to be dying. The head of the cactus is turning a black color. The area near the roots is turning yellow. Is there any way to save my cactus?
Christmas Cactus Blooms Are Falling Off
My Christmas cactus has lots of blooms but they are falling off before they bloom.
Can an uprooted cactus be saved?
I have recently purchased some seeds for cactus. I have seen them growing here in KS, so I know it's possible. My question is, how to start cactus? How about soil, or should I just use rock to plant them in? I love cactus, but this is my first attempt to grow some. Any help would be great! Thanks.
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I have recently purchased some seeds for cactus. I have seen them growing here in KS, so I know it's possible. My question is, how to start cactus? How about soil, or should I just use rock to plant them in? I love cactus, but this is my first attempt to grow some. Any help would be great! Thanks.
