One bud so far and back at the mechanics
By Marsha
@MarshaMusselman (38616)
Midland, Michigan
October 13, 2020 12:37pm CST
I noticed this week my Christmas cactus now has one lonely bud which is pink. I've got to step up my weekly watering. I have yet to have the whole plant bloom at once; I think because I forget to water it often enough. So, we'll see how it does and I'll update you if I get more blooms.
On another note I'm at my mechanics again seeing why my traction lights keep going on and off. I hear the speed sensor is also nearby and that may be the actual problem. I don't want to worry about driving in the winter so getting it taken care of maybe today depending on cost and time.
I'm also off on a partial vacation this week. I'm cleaning windows but not cashiering so might see you more.
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@LadyDuck (457413)
• Switzerland
15 Oct 20
@MarshaMusselman It rains today, so I stayed inside, yesterday a pulled up the remaining vegetable plants in the garden. I will soon all set for winter.
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
15 Oct 20
We've been trying to get more window jobs done and then I either take a nap or start supper on the grill
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
13 Oct 20
sweet! i aint fer certain what went 'wry with mine last year. 'd one lonely flower 'n such'd not come 'til late february. what do ya fertilize yers with?
fingers crossed they found yer troubles'n such 'twas'n easy, quick'n 'nexpensive fix. definitely needs tendin' 'fore winter sets'n.
hope ya 'njoy yer bits 'f time off.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
15 Oct 20
@MarshaMusselman here's ya a link, quite 'nformative 'bout when to fertilize, how/when to water fer optimum blooms, etc.
mercy, i'd faint 't any auto repairs 't this time. that bein' said, i've a window down that we can't get back'p...'t'll go down, so aint the motor i'm thinkin'. gotta get't fixed though 'fore the weather surprises's with some moisture. that'n wasps...i'd truly dislike 'em buildin' a nest 's such 's not driven that oft.
A Christmas cactus needs three things in order to bloom. Start these in the fall and your cactus will begin to set buds in the winter.
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
15 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx thanks for the link. I think I'd I remembered to water it weekly I'd get better blooms.
As for windows my driver's window is the same way. It will go down but gets stuck on the way back up. I have to wiggle it to get it back on track but mine only quits when it's partially up. Not sure what causes these types of issues.
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
15 Oct 20
I don't fertilize and barely water that's why I think it doesn't bloom properly even when there are blooms.
The car cost under five hundred but I paid cash at least and it seems that's what was needed as the lights are off again.
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@shaggin (71659)
• United States
20 Oct 20
@MarshaMusselman that’s good to know as I have always only watered mine once a week never more when it bloomed.
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
20 Oct 20
@shaggin same here and in recent years I've not had the whole plant bloom at once so I'm hoping I can change that this round.
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
20 Oct 20
It was just under five hundred. I could have let it go but this way no warning lights are bugging me constantly.
As far as the plant I have gone a long time in the past forgetting to water it. I learned from crazys link that once it begins blooming it needs more than a weekly watering and some humidity so I plan on doing better with it this year. We shall see the outcome. Maybe more will bloom for me.
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
15 Oct 20
Yeah, that's the plan to at least be more consistent.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
15 Oct 20
@MarshaMusselman , Trust me it is a good plan
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
15 Oct 20
@marlina I have a jug of water near the plant but that doesn't mean I'll remember often enough
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@Marilynda1225 (79589)
• United States
20 Oct 20
Hope you get lots more blooms on your Christmas cactus. They are so pretty when they bloom. I always found it a phenomena when the know when it's time to bloom.
Hope all got fixed with your car
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
20 Oct 20
I will probably share on my cactus again if it does better than usual this year. The car is done but more expensive than expected but at least it's working better again.
@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
15 Oct 20
There about five more already but not as big yet.
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
17 Oct 20
Maybe you're is a Thanksgiving cactus of is blooming already. Even though we lump them all into the same name they aren't all the same plant exactly.
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@paigea (35635)
• Canada
17 Oct 20
@MarshaMusselman Yes, I did read that. Maybe you posted about it before?
Our Thanksgiving is over! A Canadian Thanksgiving cactus should know where it is
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Oct 20
I hope you enjoy your partial vacation.
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
15 Oct 20
I am but not getting much done other than more window jobs which was part of the idea.
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@JESSY3236 (18886)
• United States
20 Oct 20
I need to water my Christmas cactus.
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
20 Oct 20
If it's starting to bloom it needs water more often and miss humidity to get better blooms.
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