On Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:01:16 -0600, "Nelly Wensdow"
wrote:

and how do I keep its flower buds from dropping? The buds are the same pink
color of a typical "Christmas cactus", but quite a bit smaller.

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It is a zygocactus and there are many varieties and colors. Best
thing to do when they are setting bud is to leave them alone. I hold
back water during the flowering stage. A cold room with no extra
artificial light is ideal. I have three, one blooms at Thanksgiving,
one at Christmas and another at Easter.