How to grow Christmas cactus so that it blooms well

How to use fertilizer and water for Christmas cactus flowering

Christmas cactus needs normal fertilization and watering during the growth period to before flowering, and during the flowering period, there are techniques for applying water and fertilizer to achieve more flowers.

Before flowering, in order to ensure that there is sufficient nutrients for flowering, the supply of water and fertilizer must not be interrupted. Apply water and fertilizer once every half a month and keep the soil moist. Phosphorus fertilizer can be applied once or twice in the period before flowering, which is beneficial to the growth of flower buds. Be careful to reduce the application of nitrogen fertilizer. After flowering, Christmas cactus will enter dormancy, so water it sparingly, but you can spray it with water.

Light and temperature for caring for Christmas cactus

Christmas cactus likes light, and sufficient sunlight is conducive to flowering. During the growing period of Christmas cactus, give it sufficient light, especially in winter and spring. You can place it on indoor windowsills or balconies. In this way, the plant will grow healthily and the flowers will be very beautiful. When it blooms, in order to increase the viewing period of the flowers, you can place it in a cool place.

In terms of temperature, the most suitable growth temperature for Christmas cactus is between 5℃ and 30℃. When the temperature is relatively low, it will bloom more slowly, but the flowering period will be relatively longer. When the temperature is higher, the flowers will bloom faster but the flowering period will be shorter. Therefore, you can adjust the flowering temperature of Christmas cactus and adjust the flowering period of Christmas cactus.

Christmas cactus needs pruning

When flower buds appear on Christmas cactus, in order to provide it with sufficient nutrients and produce better flowers, you can appropriately pick off the new anthers. This can also solve the problem of small and overly dense flowers, making the Christmas cactus more ornamental.