My cacti are going berserk! They were all just in bloom around the Thanksgiving time frame, and have all decided that now is a good time to bloom, again! I’ve never had this happen before. First one started showing buds, then the one next to it, until they all joined in. Do you think it’s contagious?

Now don’t get me wrong—I am not complaining. No siree. They are a welcome burst of color in an otherwise dull-colored winter scene. But why? I have salmon, fuchsia, white, and a paler shade of pink (not quite out yet).

My amaryllis decided to send up another spray of flowers as well. The first spray held only three frilly flowers, while this last one had four.

Just thought I’d share some of my color with you in case your skies are as grey as mine are today! (Note: photos were taken a few days ago when we had a nice blue sky.)

If anyone has any thoughts as to why my cacti are confused please let me know!

Mine are blooming, too!  Go figure.  Years they didn’t bloom, and now they bloom for all the major holidays.

My poor little cactus is blooming too! In fact just a few minutes ago, I asked it if Santa was going to pay us another visit soon.

The amaryllis is one of my favorites.  My mother sent me one every year, and, I swear, it would grow an inch or two in the hours I was at work!  Such loveliness. 

Allison

Becky and Susan: it’s nice to know that clear across the country cacti are all joining in together!

Allison, I haven’t seen you comment before. Welcome! And yes, amaryllis are wonderful!

I love the pic of the cactus with snow in the background. Wow.

Don’t ask me why they’re blooming! Hope you enjoy their beauty, even if it is crazy.

Hi Lynne…mine xmas cacti bloomed at thanksgiving and again now.  My great grandmother used to tell me if I let it go to dry and then water it again, sometimes it would flower like that.  My mother actually came for a visit yesterday and said that same thing, “you must of let your xmas cacti go too dry uh?”  But I welcome the color…waiting for spring here in Lyme CT.  Hope all is well.  How are you?  Bella?  and the rest of your crew?  I love your blog….