Now is the time of year when Christmas cactus owners in the Northern Hemisphere start asking two questions: 

And

But I’m checking out my Thanksgiving Cactus over coffee this morning and wondering,

I moved right before the lockdowns in 2020, so I named my housewarming cow, Bovid-19.

Wait, what?

They can bloom more than once? Yup. And I’m going to tell you how to do it.

Those with a plant with no buds at all are probably thinking, “Seriously? I’d be happy if it bloomed just once!”

We’ve got you covered there, too. 

Consider this your Tuesday morning bonus-blooms, Christmas cactus troubleshooting guide. 

Start with this one...

Then, if you already have a blooming cactus, read this one.

Now read this one to troubleshoot lack of blooms.

And if you're realized you don't actually own a Christmas cactus...

This covers more than lack of flowers, sunburn, woody stems, leaf segments falling off, etc. 

And if you're going to purchase a holiday cactus this season, check this one out.