General Discussion & Chat: Best/Worse/What did I learn today? Pt.36 Visit with Friends, 0 by Gitagal

Gitagal wrote:
Betty,

What we all call a "Christmas cactus" is actually a "Thanksgiving cactus" and usually blooms at that time. Yes, there may be a repeat bloom around Easter.....

There is a true "Christmas Cactus". It looks quite similar to the Th-Giv. one, but the leaves don't have all those little "spikes" on them--they are more rounded.....

Then there is also the Easter (or Star) cactus, This is sold around Easter (forced--I am sure), but if you have it as a H-Plant, it will bloom in Late Spring-early Summer. I have had one for years. I keep it semi-dormant throughout the winter and then put it outside with all the rest of the plants. This winter--it looks all 'done in"! All limp and sagging. May have to do some drastic surgery--OR--chuck the whole thing. If I do that--i will surely take cuttings to root of any good parts left.

Happy Easter to you all!!!!!! Here is my Easter (Star) Cactus in bloom.
That feathery looking plant to the right are my "Climbing Onion" fronds.

Gita

This message was edited Mar 21, 2008 6:23 PM