House Plants Christmas Cactus Care Of. You can also opt to place a drainage tray of pebbles below the pot to preserve moisture. Place the cactus in an east-facing window for moderate light and some direct sun.
Coaxing multiple blooms from a Christmas cactus or the closely related Easter cactus takes a little planning. It has to be in a dark environment for at least 12 hours a day and only be exposed to light for 8 hours. Keep the soil evenly moist while your plant is blooming misting it frequently.
Since Christmas cacti are tropical plants that originate in Brazilian rainforests they prefer humid conditions.
When the top layer of soil feels dry or when its leaves start to wrinkle is when you should give your plant a good drink. If possible keep your Christmas cactus in a room with more humidity such as your bathroom or kitchen. Before you want the plant to flower cut it back and induce a rest period when watering and fertilizer is reduced and the plant is kept cool about 50 F to 55 F. They like humidity so if your house is dry indoors.