Why Buds Are Falling Off My Christmas Cactus In conversation with gardening expert Tony O'Neill , he tells us that bud drop can often be attributed to environmental stress.

An abrupt change in environment can cause Christmas cactus flowers to drop off. Q: What is it that makes the buds fall off of my Christmas cactus before they open? I've had this plant several ...

3. Temperature. Another common cause of Christmas cactus buds falling off is the wrong temperature. For optimal production of buds, the plant needs temperatures of around 18°C, which is why ...

The best time to move your Christmas cactus is before the flower buds start to form. When buds are obvious, it is important to find your plant a spot inside similar to its outdoor growing conditions.

Christmas cactus plants form flower buds when they receive 12 hours or so of darkness daily. Long nights in winter are just what Christmas cactus and other winter-blooming plants, ...

Q The buds on my Christmas cactus fall off before opening. What causes this problem and how do I remedy it? A The masses of orchidlike flowers that Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera sp.) produce ...

Q: After I bought my Christmas cactus last year it dropped most of the buds. This year, branches fell just as it was about to bloom. The plant was outdoors through the summer.

Q: My Christmas cactus had many buds, but lots of them fell off without opening up. What am I doing wrong?Mary Cannata, email A: In my experience, there are three things that could cause Christmas ...

Q. My Christmas cactus spent all summer outside. I brought it indoors in early October and it already has formed buds. How much water does it need now, and is it true I should not move it once it b… ...

The Christmas cactus is a long-lasting holiday plant with colorful flowers. Despite its name, it actually thrives best in cool temperatures.