How To Care For A Dying Christmas Cactus. Never let your cactus sit in water however as this can lead to root rot. You may also revive your limp cactus by repotting it in a pot filled with fresh potting soil.
Remove the limp Christmas cactus from the pot and gently remove as much soil as possible. Be sure you have something under it to catch the overrun and water it good. Never let your cactus sit in water however as this can lead to root rot.
To have your Christmas cactus bloom exactly at Christmas time you will probably need to force it by first sending it into dormancy and then coaxing it out.
To have your Christmas cactus bloom exactly at Christmas time you will probably need to force it by first sending it into dormancy and then coaxing it out. In mid-October reduce your watering. Never let your cactus sit in water however as this can lead to root rot. Take care that the soil is never.