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Why are my Christmas cactus buds falling off? 5 potential causes, and what to do about them

Red flowering Christmas cactus houseplant in blue-grey ceramic pot.

If you're a fan of festive plants but have noticed your Christmas cactus buds are falling off, it's imperative you get the need-to-know information quickly, to give your bloom the best chance of thriving throughout the festive period and beyond.

As one of the best Christmas houseplants, we all want our Christmas cacti to do well. But as the top Christmas cactus care tips will tell you, these plants are delicate, and the wrong conditions - such as changes in temperature and humidity - can cause their buds to fall off.

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