How to make Christmas cactus bloom on New Year's Day

Tip 1. Temperature

The weather is getting colder, so everyone should put it indoors, in a sunny place inside the house, so that it can receive sunlight and prevent it from being harmed by the low temperature. The indoor temperature should be kept at around 10 to 15 degrees, because this is necessary for Christmas cactus to bloom. If it is lower than 10 degrees, it may be damaged, so be careful.

Cheats 2. Illumination

Christmas cactus is a short-day plant that avoids direct sunlight and prefers scattered light. It requires eight hours of sunlight a day. Friends who grow Christmas cactus can take advantage of this characteristic to regulate its flowering time.

Tip 3. Flower Pots and Soil

In fact, clay pots, plastic pots, porcelain pots, and ceramic pots are all possible. Of course, it is best to use a clay pot. Pay special attention to the size of the flower pots you purchase. You should choose pots with a crown diameter that is two to three pot diameters.

Choose slightly acidic soil because of its good permeability. You can spread a small layer of sand at the bottom of the pot to facilitate water permeability of the Christmas cactus, making it bloom more beautifully.

Tip 4: Watering

The principle of watering is still to follow the old rule of watering when the soil is dry and when it is wet. You should know that Christmas cactus cannot be watered too much, as this will cause its roots to rot. It should be watered when the soil in the pot is slightly dry. After it grows flower buds, be sure to control the amount and frequency of water, and only water it when the soil is dry.

Tip 5. Fertilization

When fertilizing it, apply fertilizer frequently and in thin layers, never use concentrated fertilizer. Also, be careful when applying fertilizer, not to get fertilizer on the leaves, as it will burn them. Fertilize slowly along the edge of the pot with a spray bottle. When the temperature is low, it is okay not to apply fertilizer.

Well, I believe everyone understands it, so I wish that everyone’s Christmas cactus will bloom beautifully on New Year’s Day, making everyone’s New Year’s Day more festive and happy!