Unseasonal Flowers

[Lee]

Not really a gardener, but have been looking after this 'Christmas Cactus' for over 20 years.
In every one of those years it has flowered once a year between November and December.
This year it has flowered again in April?

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[Dave]

Not really a gardener, but have been looking after this 'Christmas Cactus' for over 20 years.
In every one of those years it has flowered once a year between November and December.
This year it has flowered again in April?

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Is it cold there 

[Lee]

Has been in the same position by the front door for many years, would say it hasn't been that cold this year?
Although usually by now we've had a few hot ones which hasn't really happened so far.

[Lee]

Those extra April flowers dropped off after a few weeks, so was just hoping it would flower again at it's usual time in November.
Within days new buds appeared and now I've got this

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No idea why it's suddenly gone flower mad after years of being predictable, but I like it 

[Dave]

That looks really nice Lee 

[Lee]

Did it's usual November flowering despite the two extra flowerings this year 
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[Dave]

It's still looking good Lee. I never noticed the plant pot before today, that's a fun pot 

Our poinsettia from last year has started to realise it's Christmas, unlike the last one that spanned 2 years which didn't go red until around February...I think

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[Lee]

Have had poinsettia's in the past, given to us at Christmas but have never managed to keep them alive for a year?
Pot made by my Mother-in-law many years ago, used to be into her crafts.
Sadly died 2 years ago so it does act as a good reminder of better times, was a lovely lady.

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