How To Care For Xmas Cactus After Blooming. Fertilize after flowering has stopped. As Schlumbergera hail from rainforests they do best in a humid atmosphere.
That way they will start to bloom 8 to 10 weeks later in early December. Christmas cactus are prolific bloomers and produce flowers at the end of the leaves. Ideally you want it between 50 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Keep your Christmas cactus cool.
Yearly Christmas Cactus Care. 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. The second thing and this is critically important Christmas Cactuses dont like artificial light. That way they will start to bloom 8 to 10 weeks later in early December.