After the rest period, gradually return the plant to brighter light and resume normal watering. In a few weeks, you should see new buds forming along the stems. Feed the plant monthly during the growing season with a diluted liquid fertilizer rich in potassium and phosphorus — nutrients essential for flower production.
A Year-Round Beauty
With patience and consistency, your Christmas cactus can surprise you by blooming not just at Christmas, but several times throughout the year. The key lies in mimicking its natural rhythm — alternating between active growth, rest, and flowering phases.
