"To extend the blooming period of your Christmas cactus, keep the plant in an environment with cooler temperatures (around 65-70℉) during its flowering phase," says Tony.

Give Christmas cactus lots of indirect light year-round, and don't allow the soil to dry out too much once flower buds form. Daytime temperatures between 60-69°F and nighttime temperatures in the ...

But the Christmas cactus isn’t just a one-hit Christmas wonder, as it can live up to 20 years if cared for properly, and it’s a pet-friendly houseplant, too.

One of the main reasons why growers prune a Christmas cactus is to get more free plants. Christmas cactus stems easily root in soil or water and they make excellent gifts. When to Prune Christmas ...