How to repot Christmas cactus

Steps to repot Christmas cactus

1. Time to change pots

There is a basis for the time to repot Christmas cactus, so here are the tips:

Note that Christmas cactus is divided into three types according to the early or late flowering period: early-maturing, middle-maturing and late-maturing. Its flowering period lasts from September to April of the following year, which is a very long time.

Repotting is usually done after the Christmas cactus has bloomed. This is because the Christmas cactus plant is relatively fragile when it is blooming. Improper watering and fertilizing, as well as accidental touching, may damage the plant and affect its normal growth. Therefore, it is best to repot after the flowering period.

2. Choice of flower pots when repotting

There are skills in choosing flower pots. You can choose flower pots based on the growth trend of Christmas cactus. You can use clay pots, plastic pots, porcelain pots, ceramic pots, etc. The size should also be selected according to the growth of the plant. Choose according to your preferences!

3. Apply enough basal fertilizer

When repotting the Christmas cactus, be sure to add sandy loam into the new substrate and then apply base fertilizer. The base fertilizer can be made of organic fertilizer, bone meal or superphosphate. After selecting the base fertilizer, a small amount of wood ash should be added to make the pH value neutral, which is conducive to the growth and germination of the plant.

4. Repotting operation

When repotting the Christmas cactus, you can use a soil loosening tool to dig the Christmas cactus plant out of the original pot, being careful not to damage the roots.

Then after digging it out, make sure the soil around the roots is not lost, so that you can move it into a new pot;

After the Christmas cactus is repotted, only a small amount of water is needed. Wait until new leaves grow and then gradually increase the amount of water. At the same time, the plant should be moved to a well-lit and ventilated place for maintenance.

Things to note when repotting Christmas cactus

First of all, after digging out the Christmas cactus from the old pot soil, you must keep the original soil at the roots.

Secondly, pay attention to the watering conditions during repotting, and follow the principle of watering less and watering again when the soil is dry.

Finally, it should be noted that when repotting, all dead branches, old branches and diseased branches should be cut off to avoid affecting the growth of the plant.

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