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Harvesting the flowers spurs the plant to produce more flower buds, so pick them frequently.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
To form flower buds, the Easter cactus requires 12 to 14 hours of uninterrupted darkness for the duration of 8 to 12 weeks.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Bigleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, so a hard frost will often damage the dormant flower buds that are set to bloom in the new season.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
The new stems that sprout this spring will not develop flower buds in time to bloom this year.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
To form flower buds, the Easter cactus requires 12 to 14 hours of uninterrupted darkness for the duration of 8 to 12 weeks.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Bigleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood, so a hard frost will often damage the dormant flower buds that are set to bloom in the new season.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
The new stems that sprout this spring will not develop flower buds in time to bloom this year.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Flower bud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flower%20bud. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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