With its beautiful pink blossoms, a Christmas cactus can be the perfect addition to your home during the holidays. Use our tips below to properly care for this popular plant.
How To Take Care Of A Christmas Cactus
There are four key factors every homeowner should consider when properly caring for a Christmas cactus. Let’s take a look at a few ways to ensure the healthiest life possible for this festive plant.
Proper Watering
- Refrain from over-watering and under-watering.
- Feel the soil prior to watering.
- If the soil feels dry, water the plant at this time.
- Too much water, however, can cause spots and make the roots rot.
- Since this is a tropical cactus, too much water can cause damage.
Indirect Sunlight
- Try to always keep the cactus in a bright area of the home.
- A living room with south facing windows, for example, would be ideal.
- Ensure that the plant is not sitting in direct sunlight, though.
Consistent Temperature
- Try to keep a consistent room temperature throughout the day while cooling it down a bit over night.
- Room temperatures between 65-75 degrees are best.
Fertilizer
- The Christmas cactus should be fertilized about four times per year.
- Stop fertilizing about a month prior to the buds appearing, typically in October.
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