tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post6899736193598843476..comments2019-11-14T05:28:13.932-06:00Comments on A Southern Eden: Holiday CactiRandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-86571880216894160382012-12-10T16:46:23.731-06:002012-12-10T16:46:23.731-06:00Hi Randy,
I looked closely at my 'Christmas&...Hi Randy, <br /><br />I looked closely at my 'Christmas' Cactus. According to your picture it is more like it than the Thanksgiving. As old as it is I believe that is the case also, as there were not many new types that long ago.<br /><br />Well, the limbs are somewhat pendent. But still, the stems are pretty upright, then they become pendent from the top of the stems. It has always seemed odd in it's growth habit. The blooms are a rose pink.Barbaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-29255003498213313132012-12-10T09:47:58.941-06:002012-12-10T09:47:58.941-06:00Well join the crowd, Gary! LOL Glad you learned so...Well join the crowd, Gary! LOL Glad you learned something. Hope your weekend was great too!Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-32036449038317104602012-12-10T09:46:51.396-06:002012-12-10T09:46:51.396-06:00Barbara,
I bet your old one that belonged to your ...Barbara,<br />I bet your old one that belonged to your grandmother is a true Christmas Cactus. But if it is the limbs should hang... Hmmm...Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-24745258617438061882012-12-07T19:28:16.255-06:002012-12-07T19:28:16.255-06:00Randy,
What a wonderful post, I, as with all your...Randy,<br /><br />What a wonderful post, I, as with all your post, found this to be interesting and informative. I am (was) one of those bad people that called all such cacti “Christmas Cacti”. Now armed with this knowledge I can discern between the three types. Hoping you have a great weekend. – gary <br />Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653020388235448819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-36912135224931695102012-12-07T17:15:57.392-06:002012-12-07T17:15:57.392-06:00Randy, this is a very interesting piece. Never pai...Randy, this is a very interesting piece. Never paid much attention to the segments of the leaves. But tomorrow in daylight I will examine them. I only have two, one a Spring, or Easter blooming, only about 7 years old. The other is very special, being my grandmother's. It is many years old, pink and always blooms between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I leave it outside every summer until it gets really cool and then bring it into the basement. I haven't seen one like it actually. It is upright and the stems are jointed. <br /><br />Always thought I'd get another but just never did. They are very beautiful, especially the newer colors. Thanks for the lesson.Barbaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-73551218035115428442012-12-07T14:40:31.841-06:002012-12-07T14:40:31.841-06:00Betsy,
Unfortunately, Christmas cacti only come in...Betsy,<br />Unfortunately, Christmas cacti only come in magenta color.But, you can get a Thanksgiving or easter cactus in Red. :-) Right now Lowes and Walmart both have Red ones. They're cheaper and bigger at Walmart. Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-78286817778970448842012-12-07T13:22:44.189-06:002012-12-07T13:22:44.189-06:00WOW---I never knew this!!!!! No wonder my Christm...WOW---I never knew this!!!!! No wonder my Christmas Cactus blooms at Thanksgiving... It's a Thanksgiving cactus... Holy Cow!!!!!! That is great info, Randy. Thanks so much. Don't think I have EVER seen an Easter cactus in bloom... <br /><br />Mine is the Fuchsia is the one I have.... I always wanted a RED one at Christmas. NOW--I'll know what to look for. <br /><br />Thanks again.<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-44629630391276492492012-12-07T10:57:18.536-06:002012-12-07T10:57:18.536-06:00Don't feel bad, Leslie.
LOL! I do too, but I&...Don't feel bad, Leslie. <br />LOL! I do too, but I'm going to try and do better this time.*fingers crossed* I think I over water them. You should ask your dad what his secret is! And then tell me. :0)Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-32153911632471405352012-12-07T10:07:21.363-06:002012-12-07T10:07:21.363-06:00What a cool, helpful guide, Randy. My mom and dad ...What a cool, helpful guide, Randy. My mom and dad grow Christmas cacti, and I always admire them. They're so eye-poppingly gorgeous, so festive. My dad gives them to me as presents. He roots them for me and gets them going really well . . . and then inevitably I kill them. I'm terrible with potted plants, but I want to get better!Leslie Kimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10819439877752751687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-55863994159023119062012-12-07T07:23:27.196-06:002012-12-07T07:23:27.196-06:00Sweetbay,
I was really surprised to read that they...Sweetbay,<br />I was really surprised to read that they actually do very well potted up like orchids! I've probably over watered mine in the past. I think you are pretty much suppost to let them dry out before you water them. At least and inch down in the pot. I'm going to try and find someone around here taht I can get a start from on the Christmas one too! :0)BTW, I'll say again, that was a positively perfect photo of the Sleeping Beauties!Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-77627537887516350852012-12-07T07:19:45.937-06:002012-12-07T07:19:45.937-06:00Hey AG!!
Hope you are doing well! It tickles me t...Hey AG!! <br />Hope you are doing well! It tickles me to see you've been reading my blog. ;0) Hope you have a great holiday too!Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-38858242818716675382012-12-06T19:04:03.791-06:002012-12-06T19:04:03.791-06:00Great illustrations! I had an Easter cactus back w...Great illustrations! I had an Easter cactus back when we lived in PA and it was a beautiful thing. Died during a wet summer though. Have a red Thanksgiving cactus and an honest-to-goodness Christmas cactus that I got a start of in a trade. The red cactus is a real weakling unfortunately.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-72455505530268249052012-12-06T17:39:51.250-06:002012-12-06T17:39:51.250-06:00Randy thanks I did not know that either , use to h...Randy thanks I did not know that either , use to have some, you have inspired me to go get one, I saw some the other day at Lowes, Have a wonderful holliday. A GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-25973232711932952372012-12-06T15:35:06.177-06:002012-12-06T15:35:06.177-06:00Thanks Colvin!Thanks Colvin!Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-87110854161587196182012-12-06T15:14:32.304-06:002012-12-06T15:14:32.304-06:00That is really great on the blog, Randy.
Well don...That is really great on the blog, Randy. <br />Well done on the drawings also!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-19922328008376394882012-12-06T12:42:25.161-06:002012-12-06T12:42:25.161-06:00Yaaaaaaaaaaay! Someone actually learned something ...Yaaaaaaaaaaay! Someone actually learned something from reading my blog! :0) Thank you for the compliment on the drawings, but I can’t hold a candle to you. You can tell the difference now, so they accomplished the task I intended. Have a great day! And thanks again!Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-85705521710861685642012-12-06T12:39:07.109-06:002012-12-06T12:39:07.109-06:00Doc,
I've had terrible luck with these in the ...Doc,<br />I've had terrible luck with these in the past. I wasn't a caring for them properly though. Maybe I'll have better luck this time. I'd like to collect more colors too, but since I have limited space I think I'll get a Christmas one and an Easter one. I'll have different colors that bloom at different times of the year. Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-19426687741528086322012-12-06T11:58:53.431-06:002012-12-06T11:58:53.431-06:00For goodness sakes. I didn't know this. I have...For goodness sakes. I didn't know this. I have had all three over the years. I just bought one of these plants a few weeks ago. It is blooming pink. I will have to go home (I am at work right now) and look to see which one I have. I think it is the Thanksgiving one. I will know for sure when I look.<br />Thanks for the info. I like your drawings. You are an artist too I see.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939295774182782699.post-13482536645102102652012-12-06T11:33:54.193-06:002012-12-06T11:33:54.193-06:00Good information Randy. Mine are all in bloom now,...Good information Randy. Mine are all in bloom now, they really brighten a room up. They are one of the easiest plants to start from cuttings so when I see one I don't have a cutting follows me home.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230334534323236665noreply@blogger.com