How To Care For A Cactus Houseplant. It looks different and certainly responds differently to. While late springsummer is the main growing season for most types of cactus they need consistent care to thrive.
The plants sap is toxic so wear eye protection disposable gloves long sleeves and pants to protect your eyes and skin from the plant. As with most other houseplants when no growing or blooming is going on less moisture is needed. Although natural Christmas cactus habitat is quite humid normal home humidity levels should be fine for this plant unless the air is very dry.
A firm root base.
No leaves with white or yellow splotches - these may be disease marks. To help cacti live long the plants need thorough watering as. Placing your small cactus on a south-facing window will provide enough light for it to thrive. Reduce waterings and let the soil dry out a bit more during this period.