How to Care for a Xmas Cactus Plant?

Place in bright, indirect light

Keep away from direct hot sun

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry

Use a pot with drainage holes

Use well-draining potting mix

Reduce watering in fall and winter

Keep humidity moderate to high

Maintain temperatures between 60–70°F

Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes

Fertilize lightly during spring and summer

Stop fertilizing when buds form

Rotate the plant occasionally for even growth

Repot only when rootbound, usually every 2–3 years

Prune after flowering to encourage fuller growth

Provide 12–14 hours of darkness daily for several weeks to trigger blooming

Keep the plant slightly pot-bound for best flowering

Remove spent flowers and dead stems

Check regularly for pests like mealybugs and spider mites

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