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title: "Hello!! I have a Christmas cactus :). I'm a newbie and didn't…"
description: "Hello!! I have a Christmas cactus :). I'm a newbie and didn't realized that the plan needed special care for it to bloom until last winter. I'm hoping to make…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Sami Martinez"
published: "2024-10-22T22:56:51.173855Z"
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# Hello!! I have a Christmas cactus :). I'm a newbie and didn't…

_Posted by Sami Martinez on 2024-10-22_

Hello!! I have a Christmas cactus :). I'm a newbie and didn't realized that the plan needed special care for it to bloom until last winter. I'm hoping to make it bloom this year.. After some research I'm a bit confused because most sources say different stuff. Do I have to please it in a dark or brighter zone? For how long?? Do I have to water it a bit more? I was also wondering for how long it would bloom..? I know they're a lot of questions, but is would be very helpful if anybody could help me please :)) !! Thank you!

## 2 comments

### StormLover commented on 2024-10-23

I don't own one but I've read comments from here, and they say put it in dark place (for 3 wks? 🤔) and it should bloom. I hope someone that owns one or knows replies to your post!

#### Sami Martinez replied on 2024-10-23

I've seen those comments too! But I'm still not very sure of how I'm supposed to do it haha🥲

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