How To Look After Christmas Cactus. The best way to root a Christmas cactus in dirt is. Place the cactus in an east-facing window for moderate light and some direct sun.
Its no wonder though it is a very undemanding plant to care for. Keep the soil very dry for about a month after it stops blooming Also after about a month its time to prune a Christmas Cactus. Taking care of and propagating Christmas Cactus is not difficult.
15-21 C with average to high humidity levels.
Summer - Move outdoors to shady area. Begin to prune a week after all the flowers have dried out. Place the cactus in an east-facing window for moderate light and some direct sun. Dont rush to repot your cactus.