The Christmas cactus is not unjustly named. Its heyday falls right around Christmas. The flowers, which appear in many colors, bloom for several days. How long does the Christmas cactus bloom?
How long does the Christmas cactus bloom?
The blooming season of the Christmas cactus extends from late November to January, with six weeks of blooming being common. To promote flower formation, the plant should be kept dark for at least twelve hours a day from September to December.
How long does the flowering period of the Christmas cactus last
The flowering period of the Christmas cactus begins at the end of November and lasts until January, depending on the location and care. Six weeks of flowering is not uncommon. The individual flowers bloom for several days.
Keep darker for several months
As a short-day plant, the Christmas cactus needs a dark phase for several months so that it can develop its flowers.
From September to December, keep the cactus in a location where it is completely dark for at least twelve hours. Also avoid artificial lighting.
If the dark phase is not observed, the flowering period will be canceled.
Tip
There are a few hybrid forms of Christmas cactus that produce a second bloom in February.