The most effective tricks for making the Christmas cactus bloom year-round

🌙 6. Respect Its Dormancy Period

After blooming (usually late fall or early winter), your cactus needs a rest period — a time to recharge for the next bloom.

Here’s what to do:

• Reduce watering gradually.

• Lower the temperature to around 10–12°C (50–54°F).

• Provide at least 12–14 hours of darkness each night for about 6–8 weeks.

This rest period mimics the short days of winter in its natural habitat and triggers a new cycle of flower buds.

💡 Tip: Keep your plant away from artificial light at night (TVs, lamps, etc.), which can disturb its blooming rhythm.

🌼 7. Feed It for Continuous Blooms

During the growing season, your Christmas cactus appreciates a little nutrition boost.

Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer (like 20-20-20) once every 2–3 weeks from March to September. When flower buds start forming, switch to a phosphorus-rich fertilizer (e.g., 10-30-10) to encourage blooming.

Stop fertilizing during the rest period — this allows the plant to focus on storing energy for the next flowering phase.

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