How To Grow And Take Care Of Christmas Cactus. Place the cactus in an east-facing window for moderate light and some direct sun. Apply a high-potassium fertilizer every two weeks once buds form.
Its no wonder though it is a very undemanding plant to care for. Fertilize your Christmas cactus every month in the growing season or from mid spring to early autumn. 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.
They like humidity so if your house is dry indoors in winter put them on a tray of pebbles or near other plants.
If its outdoors bring it in before the first frost hits. To ensure it grows happy and healthy choose a lightweight and draining potting soil for your Christmas cactus one for succulents or bromeliads will do great. Although the Christmas cactus sometimes has a somewhat dusty image it can still be found in many apartments. You can take a single segment to propagate or you can take a long strand.