Encouraging flowers is one of the most misunderstood aspects of Easter cactus care. To set bud, the plants must experience a period of dormancy in the weeks building up to spring.

This mysterious cactus only blooms once a year and people flock to see it There's a reason the cactus is called Queen of the Night 👑 Gloria Knott Jun 11, 2023 Updated May 6, 2024 ...

Many of them can be in their pots for many, many years without repotting.” For the cactus to come into bloom, it needs 12 to 14 hours of darkness and needs to be kept at 60 to 70°F.

I recently had the honor of being invited to what sounded like a “serious” little party. Actually, it was a “cereus” party, named for a night-blooming cactus. This party was called at the spur of the ...

Spring officially starts on March 20, but warm weather and blooming flowers usually come early in Arizona. Here's how you know it's springtime.