For all my good intentions, I goofed!! I bought two Christmas Cactus from the mark downs (at Lowe’s) for $1.00 each. They were in tiny little planters, bone dry, and looking neglected. Within hours, I transplanted them into pots from my huge collection, in planter soil I already possessed. I soaked the soil; I soaked the roots of the Christmas Cactus. I put them outside on my patio. Then–and only then–I decided to go to the Internet and research Christmas Cactus. I had done everything wrong!! The planter soil should have been mixed with sand; there should have been far less water!! Definitely no direct sunlight!! See the pink, and green, bowl?? The base of each is full of small rocks so moisture, and humidity, from below the cactus. (Eventually I may obtain shallow dishes for a base [as suggested on the Internet] but I already had these [from Goodwill, for another garden project] so used them.) Now my newest garden acquisitions are at the kitchen window and I will protect them from direct sunlight. They may not survive but I’ll give them tender loving care in hopes they reward me with flowers next November and December.
Three Quarters & Counting 