Is Christmas cactus suitable for deep or shallow pots?

Is Christmas cactus suitable for deep or shallow pots?

Christmas cactus is suitable for relatively deep flower pots because its roots grow relatively fast. If it is planted in a flower pot that is too shallow, it may affect the normal growth of its roots.

When caring for Christmas cactus, you need to use a clay pot. Generally, clay pots have strong air permeability. Using them to care for Christmas cactus will not cause water accumulation at the roots. Moreover, the price of clay pots is relatively low, and the cost performance is very good.

How to repot Christmas cactus

1. Time to repot Christmas cactus

When repotting Christmas cactus, you should pay attention to the choice of time. Generally, it is more suitable for growth in spring, so it is best to choose to repot in April. This will ensure that it can resume normal growth after repotting.

2. Watering after repotting Christmas cactus

After repotting the Christmas cactus, you need to water it on time. Generally, you need to replenish water once a week. This will help promote the growth and development of the Christmas cactus, but be careful not to water too much at one time.

3. Things to note when repotting Christmas cactus

When repotting Christmas cactus, be careful not to use the old soil. You need to replace it with some new, loose and fertile soil, which will be more conducive to the growth of Christmas cactus.