How to Keep Christmas Cactus Blooming All Season

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A Christmas cactus is a type of succulent that’s named for the time of year it blooms—though it’s also called Thanksgiving cactus or Easter cactus for the same reason.

This plant care guide will tell you exactly how to care for your holiday cactus indoors after it blooms, so it can continue thriving all year long.

Although some morning or late afternoon sun is perfectly fine and probably preferred, your Christmas cactus doesn’t need the intense light that desert cacti do.

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Water and Humidity

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Christmas cacti really aren’t too fussy when it comes to soil, although it’s a good idea to keep in mind that they’re naturally epiphytes that grow on trees rather than in soil.

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You can fertilize yours once a month or so during the growing season (from early spring through late summer), but make sure to stop once you see the buds start to form in fall.

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If you do decide to prune your Christmas cactus, be sure to have a look at the section on propagation to see how you can regrow the cuttings.

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How to Keep Christmas Cactus Blooming All Season

A Christmas cactus is a type of succulent that’s named for the time of year it blooms—though it’s also called Thanksgiving cactus or Easter cactus for the same reason.

This plant care guide will tell you exactly how to care for your holiday cactus indoors after it blooms, so it can continue thriving all year long.

Although some morning or late afternoon sun is perfectly fine and probably preferred, your Christmas cactus doesn’t need the intense light that desert cacti do.

Light and Temperature

Water and Humidity

Christmas cacti really aren’t too fussy when it comes to soil, although it’s a good idea to keep in mind that they’re naturally epiphytes that grow on trees rather than in soil.

Soil and Planting

You can fertilize yours once a month or so during the growing season (from early spring through late summer), but make sure to stop once you see the buds start to form in fall.

Fertilizing

If you do decide to prune your Christmas cactus, be sure to have a look at the section on propagation to see how you can regrow the cuttings.

Pruning

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