To get a full, rounded, spectacular plant like the one in the photo:

✔️ Pinch the tips after flowering

Gently remove the last segment on each stem.
This forces the plant to branch out.

✔️ Repot every 2–3 years

Stimulates new growth.

✔️ Place outdoors in summer (in the shade)

Filtered light creates thicker, fuller growth.

🔥 7. The Secret Hack: The “Steam Shock” Technique

Late August or early September:

• Put your cactus in the bathroom
• Run a hot shower for a few minutes (not on the plant directly!)

The warm steam:

• Cleans the segments
• Boosts hydration
• Stimulates new growth
• Prepares the plant for blooming

Many professional growers use this trick.

🌟 8. Why the Plant in the Photo Looks So Incredible

It has:

• Lots of segments (many growth points = many flowers)
• A mature age (3+ years)
• Consistent lighting
• A strictly respected dark cycle
• Proper humidity (40–60%)
• Fertilization during the growing season
• No movement during budding

With the steps above, you can absolutely achieve the same result.

🌺 Conclusion

Your Christmas cactus CAN bloom beautifully—it simply needs:

• A rest period
• Cool nights
• Long darkness
• The right soil and fertilizer
• Stable conditions during bud formation

Follow this guide, and your plant will reward you with a breathtaking explosion of color, just like the one pictured.