How To Care For November Cactus. Caring for a Christmas cactus 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. Feed a Christmas cactus with a 20-20-20 or 10-10-10 plant food diluted with water to 50 strength.
However excess water at the roots can cause rotting and fungal issues. Your cactus needs light to stay healthy and alive. In addition sunlight will warm up the surface of the cactus to prevent moisture accumulation and the potential problems this can cause such as mold or bacteria damaging the plant.
Water more sparingly during winter and during the two rest periods.
The best time to propagate is in the spring. Water cactus plants only when the soil is at least 90 dry. Just trim three to four segments and plant them in a small pot ideally with some soil taken from the parent plant. As Schlumbergera hail from rainforests they do best in a humid atmosphere.