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eatyacarbs

Anyone have a Christmas cactus that’s really thriving they would like to share a photo of? I was recently gifted this from a friend who took it from her late grandmother’s decades-old Zygo and potted it up. It’s not in great shape now and I’ve just gotten it out of the plastic liner (😬) it was living in and into terra cotta with a bromeliad mix. [Redacted because I’m not looking for advice this time, just beautiful photos of your zygos! 😅] Cant wait to see her thrive! Would LOVE to see your gorgeous Zygos for inspiration during these trying times - show them off! 🤪 (My pink Thanksgiving below)

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  1. Heather

    When I get home I’ll take a pic of mine. She hasn’t fallen over yet but will be soon! She has probably produced over 40 new leaves in the last few months. I got her last year! She only put off one flower this year.

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  2. Riley

    I wouldn’t water by misting the soil. The roots won’t actually get any water, and it could cause mold or fungus gnats. All plants prefer to get thoroughly watered, even if their root systems are still getting established.

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    • eatyacarbs

      Hmm the misting is going to prevent mold I think. I don’t want to water all this soil for 1/4 inch roots. Not enough roots to soak up all that water! Thanks for replying!

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    • Riley

      How big of a pot are you going for? With roots that small, it would be considered a propagating succulent, which should still get thoroughly watered to encourage roots to grow deeper. And keeping the topsoil wet is exactly what causes mold to grow and what encourages fungus gnats to lay eggs. And if you aren’t misting enough to keep the topsoil wet, then the water definitely isn’t penetrating the soil and reaching the roots. I have spent a lot of time educating myself on houseplants and how to keep them happy, and I have a lot of experience with this plant.

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    • eatyacarbs

      Thanks Riley! My post isn’t asking for tips, just inspo. If you have photos to share, I’d be glad to see them!

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    • Heather

      You really shouldn’t mist it though. Cacti don’t like to get wet. Watering the soil throughly is the best for the plant. Even if it only has a few inches of root. Water it till water runs out the bottom and then don’t water it again till the soil is completely dry. That’s how they do best.

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    • Heather

      I don’t think anyone is trying to step on your toes. I would just hate to see a generational plant die. Make sure not to pot it in a pot any bigger than 2 inches of old pot. Water all soil throughly then let dry out. It will be thriving soon! Here is a pic of my baby cacti. Pretty sure it will start falling over soon. It’s about 12 long.

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  3. Vera

    Mine is currently sitting outside… And has gotten some gorgeous sun stressing. I’ll likely bring them in over the summer, because I’m not sure they’ll survive Arizona heat.

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    • eatyacarbs

      Oh my gosh I’ve never seen one do this! Good call to bring it in, wow that pink is striking though

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  4. Catherine

    We recently moved and my Thanksgiving Plant let me know she approves by giving me a beautiful flower!!

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  5. Catherine

    Last Thanksgiving

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    • eatyacarbs

      Gorgeous color!!

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  6. Snowstorm

    Mines just a baby and she’s tossing out areal roots it seems but I just noticed she’s also got a baby leaf!!! 😍😍😍 must be doing something right!

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    • Heather

      That’s about the size of mine last year, now it’s over a foot tall! It will take off pretty fast. Well, the first 6 months mine didn’t grow a ton, but when this spring hit, I swear it’s put out at least 40 new leaves.

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    • Snowstorm

      Yours is beautiful!! Something to look forward to for my little gal! I was worried when I saw the areal roots that I wasn’t giving her the best conditions but a new leaf seems promising, and if they take a while to acclimatize l have something to look forward to!

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  7. Jen

    My first bloom!!!

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  8. Lillylovesplants

    I'm not quite sure what type of zygote cactus mine is... I thinks it is a Thanksgiving cactus. But mine is growing beautifully at the moment. A little bit yellow, but I moved it to have less sun light and is already looking much better than before. I am still new to being a plant parent, but we have had this dude for ages just sitting in our front yard. I kinda adopted him from my mums care when I became plant crazy lol

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