How to grow Christmas cactus in summer

1. Prune during dormancy

It usually enters a dormant period in the summer. At this time, it should be pruned in time after flowering and before the high temperature comes. When pruning, every branch of the old stump should be cut off, leaving only 6 to 7 leaves. This can reduce the consumption of nutrients and allow it to safely pass the summer.

2. Less watering and no fertilization

In summer, it will enter a dormant period and its requirements for fertilizer and water are not high. At this time, we should water it less, about 1 to 2 times a month, but we can often spray water on its leaves to lower the temperature around the pot and increase the humidity of the air. When watering, do not water it thoroughly, but water it in a circle around the pot. In addition, you cannot fertilize it in the summer, just keep it well ventilated, otherwise the roots will be burned and rot.

3. Pay attention to shading and maintain a certain humidity

In summer, the light is very strong. Since it is afraid of strong light, it should be properly shaded or placed in a semi-shaded place. Never let strong light shine on it. In addition, because water evaporates quickly in summer, but we cannot water it directly, we need to spray water on its leaves frequently, 2 to 3 times a day. This can prevent the air from being too dry, which is not conducive to its growth. Therefore, we must pay attention to the air humidity in summer so that it can spend the summer smoothly.