Why do the flower buds of Christmas cactus wilt?

1. Reasons why the flower buds wilt

1. Improper water management: When the Christmas cactus buds have not yet opened, the water requirements are very strict and you must not be careless. Just keep the humidity in the pot at around 50% at all times. It should not be too high or too low, otherwise the Christmas cactus flower buds will wilt. Pay special attention to avoid getting wet in the rain, and drain the water in time after it rains.

2. Improper fertilizer management: The fertilizer concentration for Christmas cactus should not be too high, and it should not be applied too frequently. You can just apply some dilute fertilizer and water to it to meet its growth needs.

3. Improper lighting: Christmas cactus needs eight hours of sunlight a day, and the maximum duration should not exceed ten hours. Especially the harsh sunlight in summer will cause the flower buds of Christmas cactus to wilt.

4. Poor ventilation: The wilting phenomenon may also be caused by the lack of air circulation, so the plants should be ventilated more often to avoid the breeding of bacteria and the occurrence of diseases and pests.

2. Pruning

Prune off those flower buds that are not growing well, so as to ensure that the flowers on the main branches can grow fully and bloom profusely.