Four-season maintenance of false epiphyllum

Spring care of false epiphyllum

Spring is the season when the Epiphyllum plants begin to grow, so sufficient water and fertilizer are needed. Apply compound fertilizer once every 20 days, and watering generally follows the principle of alternating dry and wet conditions to meet the needs of Epiphyllum for water and fertilizer. In terms of light, it is best to give the false epiphyllum sufficient light in spring.

Summer maintenance of false epiphyllum

Summer is the peak growth period for false nightshade, and it has a greater demand for water and fertilizer. It needs more watering and fertilizing to keep the soil moist. It also needs to apply thin fertilizer every 10 days or so, but be careful not to apply too much nitrogen fertilizer. Because the light is strong, it needs to be shaded and not exposed to the sun for a long time.

In addition, you also need to pay attention to timely pruning, cutting off the abnormal stem top and weak buds on the upper part of the false epiphyllum, leaving only a few strong buds in the middle and lower parts.

Autumn care of false epiphyllum

In autumn, the temperature begins to drop and the growth of the false epiphyllum slows down. At this time, watering should not be excessive. Generally, watering should be done after the soil in the pot is slightly dry, and fertilization should be reduced appropriately.

Winter care of false epiphyllum

Winter is the dormant period of the false epiphyllum, and the growth chart is slow, so when cultivating it, you should control watering and stop fertilizing, and it is better to keep the soil on the dry side. The false epiphyllum prefers a semi-shaded growing environment and requires good ventilation. It can be grown indoors in winter and placed in a sunny window or enclosed balcony as long as the temperature is kept above 10°C.