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How long do the flowers of a Christmas Cactus last?

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How long do the flowers of a Christmas Cactus last?




I received a Christmas cactus about 2 1/2 weeks ago with some buds just starting and some buds almost all the way open. Since then, most of the flowers have bloomed beautifully, but about a week after the flower blooms, the flower itself starts to wilt and shrivel. Is this normal? The rest of the plant looks healthy, it’s just the flowers that are starting to shrivel up after blooming. If this is normal, should I pinch off the wilting flowers or just leave it alone?

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  1. fdnl13
    October 18th, 2010 at 08:31 | #1

    Yes, it’s normal. A Christmas Cactus’ blooms will last anywhere from a week to two weeks. You can pick them off when they start to fade, as soon as they’ve lost their perkiness. A wilted flower will only drain resources from the plant, so picking off the faded blooms will keep the plant happy.

  2. fedupneck
    October 18th, 2010 at 08:35 | #2

    Not very long and that is one of the reasons I don’t spend much time with them.

  3. glory
    October 18th, 2010 at 09:05 | #3

    yes, its normal, pick off the dead flowers. Also next year to get it to bloom put it in a dark closet for a couple days then take it out and it will bloom!!!

  4. Barbera
    October 18th, 2010 at 09:12 | #4

    It would last for a week or two according to the temperature you maintain

  5. reddagoods
    May 27th, 2011 at 21:20 | #5

    Tomorrow will be like christmas day am too excited to say the least. Don’t think i’ll be getting any sleep tonight B-)

  6. Todd Dosenberry
    May 29th, 2011 at 14:52 | #6

    This proves that grand rapids is one of the greatest cities in the world!

  7. Some One
    May 30th, 2011 at 07:12 | #7

    very,very,very.very simply, you could point out natural resources,government and economy.

  8. louphoria
    May 30th, 2011 at 13:31 | #8

    That's a fun image! Dancing to the car :D . I still feel kind of weird, I wonder why it should feel different today, suppose it's just the 'facing reality fully' moment, which was bound to feel a little unsettling. I wonder what my last call will be like? I thought my last call in the old place would be my last ever – I KNOW my last call in here tonight will be my last.

  9. jacob.l
    June 1st, 2011 at 18:37 | #9

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  10. novaark
    June 3rd, 2011 at 00:00 | #10

    may is a big word isnt it.. what say.. n comin on the last day of may means..being the last sign of hope? :) that last sway back to see if she wud ever come back..that last prayer to GOD before gettin results..no.. last and may are contradictory..for as long as may is there ..there is no last..there is just eternity..n we live our lives in may..forever..u tell.. what does novaark mean to u!

  11. ClemmRusty
    June 3rd, 2011 at 00:41 | #11

    #imagine Justin Bieber giving you flowers.

  12. Peace=]
    June 7th, 2011 at 06:19 | #12

    I can't find a synopsis of the show, so I'll guess…I think this may refer to an urban legend about an imported cactus that spews bugs:

    Alternately, it might refer to this:

    http://www.snopes.com/horrors/freakish/saguaro.asp

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    June 8th, 2011 at 09:48 | #13

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    June 9th, 2011 at 01:24 | #14

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  15. redhead27
    June 12th, 2011 at 02:23 | #15

    Are you guys having sex constantly? My BF insists that he will last longer once we can have more sex (shhh! lol). Anywho, I like the shorter sex times though, but that's just me. Anyways, maybe you can skip the foreplay or whatever it is that gets him started. Also, try investing in a cockring? I probably wouldn't want my boyfriend to use this, but it's something to look into. It keeps the guy hard, after he ejaculates. Good luck. :D

  16. Daniel
    June 12th, 2011 at 19:35 | #16

    Otimo , só curtir a novidade, até +

  17. Liberty60
    June 12th, 2011 at 22:50 | #17

    A white student at a place like Nixon High school would be marked as prey.

  18. Ammit5
    June 14th, 2011 at 00:03 | #18

    *makes a screencap* I think I have my Christmas card for next year.

  19. Julie
    June 14th, 2011 at 18:30 | #19

    You are so right Heather! When it comes time to create something crafty, you don't want to just take a few minutes here and there to work on it. You want a whole block of time to build up your momentum and channel your muse. Then once you get your crafter's high going, you want to finish those last five beads, that last row of stitches, that last scrapbook page, that last watercolor wash, that last buttonhole, that last…. zzzzzzz………

  20. Woof
    June 17th, 2011 at 10:14 | #20

    It has nothing to do with your payments. You've already defaulted on it. It's the estimated date at which that defaulted loan will drop off your credit history.

  21. lilangle123
    June 20th, 2011 at 11:26 | #21

    No, As long as they don't get offend when I say "Burn in Hell"

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    June 20th, 2011 at 22:24 | #22

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  23. _carolinece
    June 20th, 2011 at 22:51 | #23

    RT

  24. Linda Lee
    June 21st, 2011 at 12:09 | #24

    Hanamachi is Town of Flowers and Hanamichi is Path (or Street) of Flowers. (although they do sound pretty). For "house of flowers," it would be "Hanaie" or "Hana no ie." I really like Hana no ie, although it really is up to you.

  25. Biansa1985
    June 21st, 2011 at 20:37 | #25

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    July 16th, 2011 at 21:31 | #27

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