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Thanksgiving cactus ?

12 years ago

I have tried to search the forum and google with no luck. I'm wondering what to do when the blooms on them wilt. Do you let them dry up and fall off on their own? Or do you pinch them off? I'm sorry if this has been asked before. I just couldn't seem to find it anywhere...Thanks :-)

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greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
12 years ago
Let 'em dry up and fall off on their own :-)

Josh
emerald1951
12 years ago
Yes I do as Josh says...just let them dry and they will fall off...linda
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jessiec777
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks Josh and Linda! :-)
hijole
11 years ago
Just incase someone has the same Q. At this season again, good advice.

Greg
jessiec777
Original Author
11 years ago
I was wondering how/why this surfaced lol Good idea Greg :-)
Ron4310
11 years ago
I just remove them myself with a gentle twist.
hijole
11 years ago
Jessie777,

Yeah I was visiting some old posts and thought ummm...

Good Question and I'm sure others might be wondering right about now. :)

Good advice too Josuha, greenman again.

Greg

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