How often should I water my Christmas cactus?

How often should I water my Christmas cactus?

Christmas cactus is an epiphytic succulent plant, which is very afraid of waterlogging. If there is water accumulation, the roots will easily rot. During maintenance, you should follow the principle of "don't water unless the soil is dry", and be careful not to water halfway.

The watering frequency of Christmas cactus is not fixed. The specific watering frequency needs to be determined according to climate changes. The amount of water required during the peak growth period will be more.

1. Watering in spring

Christmas cactus has just finished its flowering period in spring. The climate is humid at this time and it generally needs to be watered about once every 10 days.

2. Watering in summer

The climate is hot in summer, and the growth of Christmas cactus is almost completely stagnant. You need to reduce the frequency of watering and generally provide just enough water for survival.

3. Watering in autumn

In autumn, Christmas cactus is in its vigorous growth period, and it is also the period of flower bud differentiation. At this time, it needs to be watered every 3-5 days. Adhere to the principle of alternating dry and wet, and do not allow water to accumulate.

4. Watering in winter

The temperature is low in winter, and Christmas cactus is in its flowering period. The plant is not cold-resistant, so it needs to be watered in small amounts and multiple times, generally once every 2-3 days.

What kind of water is good for Christmas cactus

Christmas cactus can generally be watered with tap water. The plant does not have high requirements for water quality. However, tap water must be dried before use, otherwise the chlorine in it will affect the growth of the plant.