Soil and Fertilizer In their natural habitat, these plants don’t grow in soil but in places where dirt and debris accumulate, such as tree crevices or rock indentations. Christmas cacti prefer well-draining soil suitable for succulents.
Fertilize the Christmas cactus with a good fertilizer after the flowering phase.
Blooming These cacti boast beautiful flowers with delicate petals in pink, fuchsia, orange, or white. But what must be done to encourage blooming?
Christmas cacti bloom after a dormancy period of about four weeks. You can promote this process by giving the plant what it needs to bloom: longer and cooler nights.
Keep the plant in the dark for about 12-14 hours a day. If you don’t have a dark spot, cover the Christmas cactus with a cloth or box.
