So it’s that time of year when we have to rake leaves one final time until next Spring. There’s so much to do at this time of year, that I don’t relish this chore, but it is what it is.
My MIL, who lives in Charlotte, has a few gorgeous poinsettias in her entryway and it’s always so beautiful at this time of year. I wish I could grow them here, but alas, they are just indoors here. I can barely keep them alive for the few weeks I have them, but I do love them.
My Christmas cactus has been in a darkened room since mid October, but still hasn’t started producing the beginning blossom nubs. I wonder if I did something wrong this year? It’s 4 or 5 years old now.
Move it to the light, give her a drink of water and some fertilizer and I’ll bet she takes right off!
I never move mine. She’s in a south-facing window, but with the shift/tilt of the Earth this time of year, the daylight is less bright, so it takes care of itself.
At my other farm, I did as you did and moved Christmas Cactus to the top of the fridge in the kitchen where they would be warm, but get less light for a while.
It’s just a matter of find what works and where they are happy in your home.