How to water Christmas cactus

Watering tips for Christmas cactus

Christmas cactus prefers a dry growing environment and its demand for water is not very high, especially in autumn and winter. The frequency of watering needs to be reduced. Generally, watering once a month is sufficient. In spring and summer, the amount of watering can be increased and watering can be done once every half a month.

How to judge whether Christmas cactus should be watered

The health of Christmas cactus can be judged by looking at its leaf tips. If it is not short of water, its leaf tips will grow upwards. Once it is short of water, its leaf tips will droop and curl, and it needs to be watered at this time.

How often should I water my Christmas cactus?

The amount of watering for Christmas cactus is different in different seasons. In winter, although it is the growing season, the temperature is relatively low, so a small amount of watering is needed. Generally, just keep the soil moist. In summer, you can water it once every 1-2 days, and spray water on the leaves frequently.

Should Christmas cactus be watered thoroughly?

When watering Christmas cactus, the general principle is not to water unless the soil is dry, and to water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Therefore, it is necessary to water thoroughly at one time each time.

The correct way to water Christmas cactus

When watering Christmas cactus, be sure not to overwater it. Wait until the soil is relatively dry before watering it. The temperature is relatively high in summer, so you need to increase the amount of watering. Its growing period is in winter every year, but the temperature is relatively low at that time, so it needs to be watered in moderation.

What water should be used to water Christmas cactus

When watering Christmas cactus, rice water is generally used. It can also be used after fermentation. In addition, rainwater can also be used for watering.

Watering amount for Christmas cactus

When watering Christmas cactus, you should avoid water accumulation. Generally, you should wait until the soil is relatively dry, and water it thoroughly each time.

Watering precautions for Christmas cactus

When watering Christmas cactus, you need to be careful to wait until the soil is slightly dry. In summer, the temperature is relatively high and the water evaporates faster. In order to avoid long-term dryness of the soil, you need to water it in time. In winter, the temperature is relatively low, so you need to water it appropriately.