How to Care for a Christmas Cactus Indoors: Soil

Now, we will learn how to care for Christmas cactus from the soil aspect. Soil isn't the driving factor for Christmas cactus - an all-purpose potting mix will do, but it is fairly adaptable to most soil conditions. It likes better a pH level between 5.5 and 6.2 to achieve optimal growth.

How to Care for Christmas Cactus Indoors: Fertilizer

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Next, you need to know how to care for Christmas cactus from the feeding aspect. Feed your Christmas cactus every month with a water-soluble fertilizer diluted during the spring and summer. After you see the flower buds have formed, start by holding the fertilizer until they bloom (then you can continue with the monthly feeding).