Misting may be beneficial in the home. These cacti need bright but filtered light. They may sunburn if in direct sun. Rain forest type cacti require more organic matter in their soil mix than do desert type cacti. A good soil mix consists of two parts peat moss, one part garden soil and one part sand.
Good drainage is essential.
Fertilize your plants once a month during the growing season with a well-balanced liquid fertilizer. Stop fertilizing Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti in September. Resume fertilizing after flowering. Easter cacti can be fed all year long except when flowering. You can encourage flowering in holiday cacti by adjusting their nighttime temperature and the amount of light and water that they receive.