How To Look After Easter Cactus. Looking After Your Cactus The appropriate ways to care for your houseplant varies depending on the time of year. Easter cactus needs a period of rest from December to March to do its thing so move the plant to a cool room with temperatures between 60 to 70 degrees for a few weeks followed by a period of even cooler temps 50s for four to six weeks.
Generally they are in bloom during holidays. If you followed your Easter cactus care faithfully you should have a healthy green cactus. They make excellent hanging plants.
Easter cactus soil and planting Easter cacti are epiphytes that grow on trees and rocks which means they arent used to their roots being in compact soil.
The Easter cactus plant Rhipsalidopsis Gaertneri comes in different colors of flowers. Easter cacti are considered high feeders and do well with regular fertilization. Avoid giving it both deep shade and direct sunlight for prolonged periods. Logees Easter Cactus Collection.