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I want to make sure my Christmas...

Question
I want to make sure my Christmas cactus produces flowers in December. What should I do now?

Answer

Buds will form on a Christmas cactus when it is kept at a constant temperature between 50° and 60°F or when you give it at least 13 hours of complete darkness each night. If you can achieve either of these conditions, the December blooms will be well worth the effort.