How to Care for Christmas Cactus | The Home Depot

Seasonal plants like the poinsettia and Christmas cactus are popular during the holidays. These colorful, sturdy plants are often used to accent a room or given as a Christmas gift. Learn how to care for these holiday plants with our how-to tips.

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Both poinsettias and Christmas cactus are a nice complement to traditional Christmas decor. The Christmas cactus is actually a succulent. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy, while they’re in bloom. If the stems start to look flabby, you’re probably over-watering. Christmas cacti like warm temperatures, bright light (but not direct sun), and well-drained soil. When the blooms are finished, keep the plants in a cool room, around 50 degrees F, and reduce watering to a minimum. When new buds appear, resume watering and fertilizing, and move the plants back into a warm spot. If the buds drop, your cactus may have been exposed to a draft or sudden temperature change, or you may have let it get too dry.

To keep your poinsettia happy, give it bright, indirect light indoors, away from drafts. The plants prefer 65 to 70 degree temperatures during the day and a 10-degree drop at night. Water when the soil starts to feel dry, but don’t let the plants stand in excess water. Feed every two weeks with a 10-10-10 fertilizer while your poinsettia is actively growing.

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