How often should I water my Christmas cactus?

How often should I water my Christmas cactus?

Christmas cactus should be watered once every 1-2 days in summer and once every 3-4 days in spring and autumn. The specific situation depends on the environment and the dryness and wetness of the potting soil. The temperature is high in summer and the soil moisture evaporates quickly. The potting soil should be watered in time after it is dry. The soil moisture evaporates slowly in spring and autumn, so just maintain a normal watering frequency. In winter, the temperature is low and the evaporation is slow, so just water it once a week. When watering, you can choose river water, well water, or tap water.

How to water Christmas cactus

1. Observe the branches and leaves : If you see that the leaves of the Christmas cactus are listless or a little wilted, it may be due to lack of water.

2. Tap the pot : Tap the edge of the pot with your finger. If there is a crisp sound, it means the soil in the pot is dry and needs to be watered. On the contrary, if there is a muffled sound, do not water it.

Watering precautions for Christmas cactus

1. Don’t water too much in cold weather : If the weather is cold, it is also the flowering season, but don’t water too much. Just keep the soil moist on a daily basis. Under normal circumstances, water once a week.

2. Reduce watering in hot weather : If the weather is hot, the plants need a lot of water to replenish the water evaporated due to the weather. At this time, you can water them once every one to two days.

What to do if you overwater Christmas cactus

1. When the Christmas cactus is overwatered, we must first control the water, and then give remedial measures. We can pull out the plant and cut the roots to prevent the roots from rotting due to excessive waterlogging, or we can change the soil for the Christmas cactus;

2. When watering Christmas cactus, it must be kept dry overall. In addition, the water requirements of plants vary in different seasons, so they must be controlled well.