The basic steps for Orchid Cactus Care

Blooming for an orchid cactus is always during the warmer months of spring and
summer. They are quite resilient and can be kept inside our outside usually, unlike
many other orchid species. However it is very important not to give your plant too
much sunlight as this can cause problems with the leaves and flowers. With most of
my orchids I like to keep them behind blinds, so the sunlight is scattered.
Fertilization and Watering are the other 2 vital issues in the orchid cactus care
program. The orchid cactus does not prefer their roots to be wet and hence, it is
advised to plant the cactus in such a way that the water is drained easily. Soil need
not to be tightly packed, but in fact a mixture of inorganic, organic as well sand
material needs to be used.
I advise to only water the cactus when the top most layer of pot media is completely
dry, excessive water can damage your root system and lead to root rot.
Humidity is also important for orchid cactus care but not something to lose sleep
over. You can simply take the standard approach and place the pot on top of some
pebbles or specific humidity trays. However, the humidity in the average home
should be sufficient for the plant to grow.

The natural light of a plant’s native habitat is perhaps the most difficult
environmental variable to emulate indoors. For common houseplants
we have an easier time. Many are native to tropical jungles and accustomed
to the shifting periods of shade and sun that happen in your home. After all,
that's what naturally happens as the sun moves over a forest canopy.

drop in the bucket compared to what the verdant landscapes most of us call
home receive. In the desert, however, when it rains, it pours. To make your
own desert-dweller happy, try to emulate the rainfall patterns native to its
home habitat. Don’t treat your cacti with a trickle; turn on the taps and let
loose a deluge.

Once you get your succulent baby home, change its soil to a desert-dweller
mix, combining half potting soil with something inorganic like perlite. This
super well-draining, low-nutrient soil will work for most succulents whether
they’re used to thriving in the high and dry Andes or the broiling bottom
lands of Death Valley.