Christmas Cacti are a very low maintenance indoor plant. Here are a few simple guidelines and helpful hints to follow. Like most cacti, they prefer to dry out quite a bit between watering. Once the plant is dry, water thoroughly and then allow any excess water to drain out. Cacti hate to have "wet feet" (i.e. a saucer of water underneath them). 
They favor temperatures between 65 - 85 degrees but can tolerate temperatures as low as 35 with minimal leaf damage. This variety of cactus enjoys a well lit area such as a sun room or kitchen window but not the bright, direct afternoon sun. Feed your Christmas cactus plant once every three months with a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) for best results. This cactus plant, like poinsettias, knows when to bloom by measuring day length. Be sure to avoid electric lighting during September and October to ensure that your Cactus will bloom.
They favor temperatures between 65 - 85 degrees but can tolerate temperatures as low as 35 with minimal leaf damage. This variety of cactus enjoys a well lit area such as a sun room or kitchen window but not the bright, direct afternoon sun. Feed your Christmas cactus plant once every three months with a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) for best results. This cactus plant, like poinsettias, knows when to bloom by measuring day length. Be sure to avoid electric lighting during September and October to ensure that your Cactus will bloom.
