Christmas cactus dropping segments, leaves or flower buds. Save your succulent plant

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Is your christmas cactus dropping segments or flower buds? There are things you can do about it and things that are out of your control. Leran more about them in this video!
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@lrg613 2 жыл бұрын

The piece I got from my mother-in-law is not growing, discolored (red) and only put out one flower this second year. Zero new growth. What is wrong?

@randiensign 2 жыл бұрын

Put it in complete darnkess for about 4 days. I put mine in a cupboard I dont open and it magically gave me new buds it was very cool

@christinemeleg4535 2 жыл бұрын

@@randiensign Sounds like it had latent buds (undeveloped buds under the cuticle of the leaf) ready to grow once it had the correct conditions. Mother Nature does that to our surprise!

@randiensign 2 жыл бұрын

@@christinemeleg4535 I just took someone elses advice and thought it sounded kinda silly but it worked I was very shocked lol it even impressed the bf😆

@lrg613 2 жыл бұрын

@@randiensign Thank you! Is there a reason it’s not growing?

@randiensign 2 жыл бұрын

@@lrg613 I was told if it didnt grow it needs food or repotted it could be root bound

@jan4222 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! I did laugh out loud when you said you needed a defibrillator next to your plants!

@moonshadow3559 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had my Christmas Cactus for many years! It blooms at least two or three times a year! It is in a room that has medium temperature, colder at night, then warmer when the heat goes on in the morning. I water about once every Three weeks, close the blinds each night and open them in the morning! It loves this! When temperatures get warmer, it goes out under my sun roof outside! It loves this and always grows huge and blooms again! When it starts getting colder, I bring it in and trim it! These plants are easy to take care of and they are beautiful!

@chariotwofilthy8374 2 жыл бұрын

Gm edagdwg thanks you tube for shearing this special story of what happens when you love plants and can't keep it love this plant can't keep it thanks for shearing this video Linda j . peace

@christinemeleg4535 2 жыл бұрын

We had to hit the subscribe button we were in Emergency Services for a long time, when you said a defibrillator beside the plant that was the deciding factor. I used to qualify to have Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification to work in Emergency Departments, so that really made me laugh! Thanks for your information, fortunately I don't have to yell "Clear" and use the paddles on our plants, they just need a little TLC.

@maribethsullivan7802 2 жыл бұрын

I have a number of Schlumbergera. Some do drop buds and you've just explained why - newcomers to the house. My oldest "Christmas Cactus" is named Margaret. She is enormous - 3 feet in diameter and blooms from November right through Easter. You just need patience and don't overwater. If you see "leaves" starting to look a little thin and wrinkled, give it a good watering and then leave it alone. And don't forget to fertilize. I have too many plants to keep track of so I use a time-release fertilizer that I just add to the pot in late winter.

@BelovedPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Your house must be lovely with all these plants! 3 feet wide, wow 😍😍😍

@marjoriepark1198 Жыл бұрын

35 years ago, I went to a thrift shop in the little town near my home. I often went there to shop for clothing and household items. There was a gorgeous holiday cactus with blooms of hot pink and white center. The original stalks were huge so I knew it was quite old. The ladies there were looking to re-home it as the woman who owned it had passed away. That woman was a very generous philanthropist who was well loved and respected in the community. Well, that plant went through the years of raising our children and moving from New Hampshire to Southern Georgia US. Recently we relocated to a 2 room cabin custom built for us in our older years. However with limited space it was not practical to keep the big mother plant. We re-homed it to dear friends who are great with houseplants and plenty of room for them. I did take cuttings and am happy to report my baby pot is blooming beautifully .❤. I am not an expert but I will say we noticed the plant would set beautiful blooms if kept in a cool room where artificial light was seldom on in the evenings. When it starts to fully bloom we place it in a common area for all to enjoy. These plants are real treasures! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Marjorie from Georgia US. 🌈🦚🐑

@joann5157 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! It explains why the new plant I just brought home is dropping buds.

@judywoolf9348 2 жыл бұрын

My parents had one for many years which was like a tree - I took segments abroad with me and now have 3 large flowering plants, and have even given segments from them to friends - every one a success - and the flowers are beautiful

@crookedcrafts5648 2 жыл бұрын

This is very well done. Thank you for your effort and time on these videos

@andbrothers2714 Жыл бұрын

Hi, nice to meet you 😀. Lovely potted cactus. Very pretty. I'll 👍🔔. I hope we can be friends.

@azeema74 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, my leaves are very droopy, so will have to check everything.

@remysgarden2769 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info so that I can do this in my Christmas cactus.

@judyhoffman1359 2 жыл бұрын

😊for the info!❤ I have a tiny orchid in my kitchen 🪟!❤ Almost forget it's there! Little water, and the 🌸are almost bigger than the plant!❤ They pretty much take the same care! It is amazing how many need the light and dark treatment!❤ Thanks 😊for the tips!

@mollyjo2560 2 жыл бұрын

Good precise information, interjected with humor. Thanks

@kavithakommindala9471 2 жыл бұрын

Wow super different plants i never seen

@plantsnrockies 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info I was wondering why mine was dropping buds..subscribing..I've a small plant channel too.

@jannertfol Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video. You made a very good point, that these kinds of cacti need to 'know' when the seasons change. In other words, they shouldn't be kept in rooms that have artificial light on for most of the evening/night. For me, that means I needed to move my Easter cacti out of the room where we keep the fluorescent light on for most of the night (our kitchen) and move them into the unlit hallway every night. It's a bit of a pain in the neck to do this every day, but it has made a huge difference, in terms of the Easter cactus blooming. My Christmas cactus is kept in my entry vestibule ...temperature is low, and fluctuates with the seasons (I live in central Scotland) but it gets no artificial light. It blooms very reliably every year. I have repotted all these cacti in orchid substrate ...and they are thriving on that. Doing much better than they did in soil. I do feed every so often with a liquid organic fertiliser, which seems to work well.

@medsurgcutie 2 жыл бұрын

I had to subscribe off the defibrillator remark lol

@bettywalker5409 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Very informative.

@jjjonse Жыл бұрын

Very good video. Thank you so much.

@aniskalick5607 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info God bless you

@peggymalabuyoc9150 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of good information and tips in this video. Very informative and enjoyable! Many thanks!

@amtvusanguoivietomy981 3 жыл бұрын

Those are beautiful flowers. I also have some of those cactus plants. Lk 83. Here is a new friend, giving you all love and support. Let’s always stay connected because together we can make it. I wish you always success in your life.

@MariaMartinez-jb3zn Жыл бұрын

Mine was beautiful last year..now it’s quite dire…hopefully with your words it can come back…the time change may be affecting it…🙏🏽🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏽

@roxannegordon6162 3 жыл бұрын

Too many on these cactus videos focus on blooming. I will be happen if mine stay alive. It keeps dropping leaves. Now I have heard a few idea why, towards the end of this video. I will repot my cactus in a much shorter pot to get those roots hydrated. It's in a very tall pot. oooops!!! thanks for ideas.

@rainedyani8505 Жыл бұрын

I was so excited to finally buy one this year, and was heartbroken when all the buds and flowers dropped off once I got it home. Since then I’ve heard and read so many differing tips and personal experiences that I’m not sure if it’s worth it. Had no idea they were so fussy! I may just buy a new blooming one every year and donate it after the holidays.

@BelovedPlant Жыл бұрын

Hi Raine, yes, they can be a bit dramatic, but I find them easy to recover. After years, it became somewhat satisfying for me :D You never know

@gayefanner731 6 ай бұрын

Great idea, someone will definitely rise to the challenge! Much better than the Poinsettia scam, where they’re only fit for the bin !! ✌️

@quinhonkc9683 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful ❤️❤️

@conniehall9668 Жыл бұрын

Good info thanks

@susanjohnsen3122 Жыл бұрын

I have a Christmas cactus that's 50 years old...loves to go outside, in the shade, during the summer

@MsKala88 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I just purchased two Christmas cactus and there was one at work I took two segments from. The one from work was turning yellow and purple. It was still firm. I'm learning how to repot the segments. I have two segments from the new cacti I have but they are in dirt not water and they are getting pithy. I will change them over to water.

@cherylmockotr Жыл бұрын

Oh shoot... I literally just repotted my Thanksgiving cactus a couple hours ago. It's got one gorgeous flower and many new buds. I hope they don't all drop now!

@LianePitura Жыл бұрын

I had my Christmas cactus outside in bright sun, brought it in and it had tons of blooms. It blooms a bit, but the flowers quickly wither. They don't stay open and lush. Also, the nice yellow one I brought home was good and then the open blooms lasted for about a day and withered. I thought I didn't water enough but now it's probably over watered. Maybe I shouldn't put it outside in the summer and just leave it in house(but it seemed to love it so much out there)

@winnie8592 2 жыл бұрын

Ty for this!

@gayefanner731 6 ай бұрын

Thanku for all your ‘Xmas’ cactus videos, I’ve replayed them all several times! I like the red leaves too and am gonna try your method with one of my six this year. You NEED to get some Pinguiculas to eat your fungus gnats! They’re darling little plants, I KNOW you’ll love them. Garden centres in UK sell a limited selection with their other carnivorous plants but specialist nurseries will post them, most carefully, to you. Google them, KZfaq is censoring me from writing details!! God bless you and your endeavours 🙏✝️. ✌️🇷🇺☮️🇺🇦✌️. ✌️🇮🇱🤍✌️

@xEmmaLouiseee Жыл бұрын

Ahh this was so helpful thank you ❤️ I just brought one home and the buds dropped, I was so sad! Also now it’s leaves have dropped too 😥 I think the temp / sunlight were problems so I’ve moved it which I now understand might cause it more stress for a bit, but at least I know now! Thank you!

@gayefanner731 6 ай бұрын

I trust it’s in blooming good health now 👌

@Hunnie_Bee 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you

@gayefanner731 6 ай бұрын

Defibrillator!!🤣😂🤣 ✌️

@NeilDHerbert 3 ай бұрын

Hi. My Mum has a cactus and the leaves are very dark and a little purple. Do you think this because it is certain variety or is it something else? My plant has very green "leaves". Thank you.

@judysocal8682 Жыл бұрын

Mine is on the patio and my only problem is the squirrels! They like to snack on this, my orchid cactus and my mini roses! I have had to make cages for everything to keep the plants safe.

@elisamarro7356 7 ай бұрын

How do u care for plant. Fertilizer, soil type etc to flower the plant. I can't get flowers.

@santarosales9217 3 жыл бұрын

Me gustaría la explicación en español, porque yo tengo de esa planta pero no me prospera quiero saber que le pones para tenerlas tan bonitas.

@carolgreenhill5684 2 жыл бұрын

What is red sunlight? At my dad's house there is a baby from some of mine that is quite purple

@vaniawhitfield6486 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing

@nadrashaba5692 6 ай бұрын

I report my Christmas cactus, and after that start dripping some leaves some pieces on the floor. What I have to do thank

@naseemakhan2139 3 жыл бұрын

Hi my plant is not growing only...what is the remedy

@bettyparker2701 2 жыл бұрын

I like to pick them up a store (when they have fallen off plant)

@sandyheredia3027 Жыл бұрын

I have mine under grow light. She’s bloomed a lot, but recently started dropping segments. They’re flimsy. I water once a month or so.

@annberghan3812 Жыл бұрын

What is the best soil mixture for the plants to grow in, thank you

@cherylmockotr Жыл бұрын

Someone else said orchid medium, and I think I've heard that before.

@gaillam9574 2 жыл бұрын

Mine do not drop buds when I bring them home.

@hagelslag9312 2 жыл бұрын

Mine dropped a lot of buds but kept three. One just started to bloom, so that’s pretty cool. I wonder how it will be doing next year.

@gayefanner731 6 ай бұрын

How did it do, and why?!✌️

@NoticeMeSenpaiii 3 жыл бұрын

How long were those cuttings in water before they grew those roots?

@BelovedPlant 3 жыл бұрын

About 3 weeks, it goes a lot slower now in winter time. It needs bright light but not direct sun light

@melissafromm9521 2 жыл бұрын

All my windows have heat registers. No way to avoid them. I have given one that had no blooms or buds looked a but dead. I havent reported it. It did not bloom at all last year. I have had good luck with them in the past but not this plant and that plant was given to me in full bloom. Was hoping to save this one. But it just seems to want to die

@mwoods4608 3 жыл бұрын

Mine isn't doing good... 😓😓

@mwoods4608 3 жыл бұрын

Its purple, which I don't mind, but its droopy

@janetodell1719 2 жыл бұрын

Will my chrycatus come back if it got hit by cold weather for a day?

@BelovedPlant 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on so much, hopefully it wasn't too cold. It's a very sensitive plant. I would.not.give up on it, you'll need to keep a close look for the next weeks and cut out parts of the plant that got damaged.

@bhumphries1360 2 жыл бұрын

What if the soil that my Thanksgiving cactus came in is going bad? I've seen mold growing on it. And some green mossy looking stuff. Should I still leave it in it's original soil till spring? It's an extremely heavy, peat moss filled soil that the nursery put it in.

@BelovedPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Hello B, if the plant is inside your house, go ahead and change it for another Mix as soon as it finishes blooming. If you do this now, it will drop all buds. I have a small green house at home and I understand the nursery's choice for heavier soil. It dries way too quickly in a green house environment, requiring more frequent maintenance.

@patlechuga1944 Жыл бұрын

Please help! I bought 4 beautiful plants in November. I put them in my house/ kitchen. There were not any buds maybe a few blooms. But a couple of Months later I noticed a lot of small fly like insects and I lost 2 of my plants. I bought Neem oil spray to kill the flies. But my Question is is there anything else I can do to get my very small plants to grow from these flies? And how do I get rid of these flies? Please let me know! Please post.

@gayefanner731 6 ай бұрын

Pinguiculas! The absolute darlings of the carnivorous plant ‘world’ ! They’re petite, with pretty flowers, V easy to grow and propagate and love fungus gnats and any small flys. ✌️

@kasieleow300 3 жыл бұрын

I bought my Thanksgiving cactus yesterday. And it was over watered when I got her. I repotted her to save her. And found out she dropped some flowers and segments. I'm now propagating the segments. If they make it. Please help!!!!

@BelovedPlant 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kasie, the segments will make it. I personally prefer propagating them in water this time of the year, I actually show you what I did to a segment that dropped in 04:44. I also show some plants that weren't doing so well but I managed to recover. They will need patience, time and weekly attention and they'll make it

@kasieleow300 3 жыл бұрын

I did watch the whole video on what you did. Thank you very much for your help.

@BelovedPlant 3 жыл бұрын

No problem Kasie, now the main plant itself will probably make it also, they are very sensitive when they are blooming and cannot be repotted, else it behaves like this. But it won't die, it's just adjusting itself for survival

@kasieleow300 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know. I did not know that. Now I feel bad about repotting her.

@emmettkoch2790 2 жыл бұрын

Ooo

@sandyheredia3027 Жыл бұрын

Mine hasn’t bloomed in about 3 years

@norapech9526 Жыл бұрын

I love these plants but....they need the care of a new-born !!!

@nonolunt6178 Жыл бұрын

What if I plant new leaves in tropical climate?

@gayefanner731 6 ай бұрын

Shouldn’t be any problems, they come from tropical forests in Brazil ✌️

@MuMu-fu7qe 2 жыл бұрын

My leaves are suddenly soft and thin. It hasn't been dropping leaves though.

@BelovedPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Mu mu, hello! I am about to release one more video on this plant where the exact same happened. I basically took it out of the pot and could see that there were no roots whatsoever, so the plant could not absorb any whater or nutrients. The plant is well now. I replanted it deeper since it was shooting new roots.

@MuMu-fu7qe 2 жыл бұрын

@@BelovedPlant oh my!!!

@MuMu-fu7qe 2 жыл бұрын

@@BelovedPlant I noticed mine had grown quite a bit of aerial roots between the leaf segments. I think it was looking for water. I hope I haven't killed it. I gave it a lot of water yesterday and misted it a lot. Some of the leaves are still soft, but getting better and at least the green color is coming back. They were turning see-through before 🙏🙏🙏

@user-dg3ee3eo4z 2 жыл бұрын

This plant got toothed ,they are thanksgiving cactus.

@amyexner 4 ай бұрын

They called Sclumbergera.

@illissalauzon8657 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sue if it is a Christmas or Easter cactus but I have had it for 9 years now. It has not bloomed in about 5 years. I did do a trans plant but I think it was too late it is so droopy its been about 4 weeks now and it is still droopy. At this point I don't care if it flowers or not. Just too keep it alive. Sentimental.

@Paige-Turnner 3 жыл бұрын

Mine is too. I'm trying to propagate it just in case something happens to the main plant.