Why can't you grow Christmas cactus in the bedroom (is it harmful to people if you grow Christmas cactus in the bedroom)

Why can't Christmas cactus be kept in the bedroom

But many people say that you can't keep Christmas cactus indoors, because it won't bloom or grow. This is correct, and the reason is actually very simple.

We should know that Christmas cactus likes warm and humid semi-shady environment, is not cold-resistant, and the temperature cannot be lower than 10℃. The most suitable temperature during the growth period is 20~25℃. It should overwinter indoors where it can see sunlight.

Moreover, many flower lovers like to place the plants in their own bedrooms when caring for potted plants, thinking that they can appreciate the potted plants after getting up every day, and it can also have a beautifying and decorative effect.

However, the light in the bedroom is very dim, and the air is not so well ventilated. If you put Christmas cactus in such a place, the leaves will easily turn yellow, which is not suitable for its growth. So let me analyze in detail why Christmas cactus can't be kept in the bedroom.

1. Insufficient humidity

Although Christmas cactus is relatively drought-resistant, humidity is also a factor that affects its growth .

The humidity in a general family bedroom will not exceed 25%, while the humidity of the environment for maintaining Christmas cactus needs to reach 45%. If Christmas cactus is maintained in a relatively dry place for a long time, the leaves will lose their luster and wrinkle.

2. Poor ventilation

The bedroom is a relatively private space and is closed most of the time. It is only opened for ventilation when the weather becomes clear. It is closed most of the time otherwise.

If the ventilation is not good, the flower soil will not be able to alternate between dry and wet. After watering once, the flower soil will be moist for a long time, causing the roots to suffocate or even rot.

3. Insufficient light

Although Christmas cactus is a short-day plant with good shade tolerance, the angle of light received by the windowsill of the bedroom is generally not good, and the seasonal light angle changes.

The bedroom environment cannot reach the minimum light duration of 3 to 5 hours per day . In addition to affecting photosynthesis and growth, it will also lead to less or no flowering.

4. Fertilization effect is not good

When we are caring for Christmas cactus, we need to apply thin fertilizers frequently to provide it with the nutrients it needs for growth.

When fertilizing, the odor will fill the entire bedroom, and in the case of insufficient light and poor ventilation, photosynthesis cannot be carried out well. Not only will the fertilizer not be absorbed, but it will lead to many uncertain factors and affect growth.

【 Summarize 】

Based on the above 4 reasons, it is not harmful to the human body to keep Christmas cactus in the bedroom, and it is beneficial. It can be kept in the bedroom, but it cannot be kept in the bedroom for a long time . If you want to put Christmas cactus in the bedroom for a short time during the flowering period, you should pay attention to strengthening ventilation and paying attention to the light time of the placement location.