If you are looking to fill your home with festive, indoor plants for the holiday season, Christmas cacti make a great addition to your house decor.

They bloom right in time for Christmas and are stunning to look at when they flower.

Soil: Use a quality soil rich in humus and other nutrients.

Temperature: Maintain an optimal climate of 65 degrees.

Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist while your plant is blooming, misting it frequently.

Light: Place the cactus in an east-facing window for moderate light and some direct sun.

Fertilization: Apply a high-potassium fertilizer every two weeks once buds form.

Transplantation: Repot your cactus each year after flowering.