How Best To Take Care Of A Christmas Cactus. For starters repotting the plant is a good idea. Fertilize your Christmas cactus every month in the growing season or from mid spring to early autumn.
Especially if its competing against some truly evergreen artificial trees. Apply a high-potassium fertilizer every two weeks once buds form. In spring and summer water only when the top 2-3cm of compost is dry and let any excess water drain away Christmas cacti suffer if they sit in cold wet compost.
Keep in a Dark Place For your Christmas cactus to bloom it will need to be placed in a dark place for at least 4 weeks prior to the holiday season.
All you do is gently pinch off segments at the joints. The Christmas cactus can brighten up the holiday season with long-lasting blooms in pink yellow white purple red or orangebut it can be tricky to keep looking lush. In spring and summer water only when the top 2-3cm of compost is dry and let any excess water drain away Christmas cacti suffer if they sit in cold wet compost. Mist your plant a few times a week or place on a pebble-filled tray of water.