How To Care For A Christmas Cactus During Winter. If the top inch of. Temperature-wise the Christmas cactus is a bit picky.
Temperature-wise the Christmas cactus is a bit picky. Temperature and Humidity The Christmas cactus needs ample humidity especially when grown in the dry conditions of heated homes which is often the case in winter. Top dressing with compost or mulch will help to keep the Christmas Cactus cool.
During winter try to keep your Christmas cactus in the evening at temperatures of 60-65 C.
A bloom formula houseplant fertilizer or a half strength water soluble formula such as 20-20-20 or 20-10-20 makes an ideal fertilizer for Christmas cactus. A Christmas cactus is a tropical cactus not a desert cactus. Place the cactus in an east-facing window for moderate light and some direct sun. Caring for this plant can be a bit tricky as you need to take care not to overwater or underwater it.