Christmas Cactus Care: Water, Light & Bloom Cycle

Seasonal Schedule for Zygocactus

• Jan: Flowering.
• Feb–Mar: Rest (55°F, infrequent water).
• Apr–May: Water when mix surface dry.
• Jun–Aug: Outdoors in shade.
• Sep–Oct: Cool (55–60°F), dry, short days → buds form.
• Nov–Dec: Flowering. Normal water/temp.

Key Points

Well-drained cactus mix. Water when top half dry. Bud drop = overwater, drafts, heat, low potash. Force bloom with 13 hr darkness/cool nights.