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title: "Why does my Thanksgiving cactus always bloom in June and not in the…"
description: "Why does my Thanksgiving cactus always bloom in June and not in the winter?"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Melanie"
published: "2025-06-08T17:02:40.952143Z"
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# Why does my Thanksgiving cactus always bloom in June and not in the…

_Posted by Melanie on 2025-06-08_

Why does my Thanksgiving cactus always bloom in June and not in the winter?

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## 5 comments

### Adrian commented on 2025-06-08

They can bloom twice a year when they’re in good health. They need specific temperature and light conditions in order to trigger the blooming process in November that gives them their name. I’d recommend looking for some YouTube videos that could detail how to do so for you. Hope this helps.

#### Melanie replied on 2025-06-08

Thank you! I think I'll rename her June lol

#### Adrian replied on 2025-06-08

That’s a cute name for it! 😊 I’ve got one I take care of for my great-aunt that bloomed this spring, but bloomed last in November. Recently picked one up for myself, but I haven’t figured out what to name mine yet.

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### Melanie commented on 2025-06-08

Oh her name is Noel but we might be changing her name if she can't put out around Christmas 🤣

### Waspinator commented on 2025-06-10

Well, Christmas in july, thanksgiving in june, makes sense

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