Master these 7 points and it is no longer a dream to have Christmas cactus flowers bloom continuously

Temperature is important

The optimum temperature for Christmas cactus growth is around 20 degrees. It will enter a semi-dormant state when it exceeds 30 degrees. In winter, the indoor temperature should be kept at around 15 degrees. If it is lower than 10 degrees, the flowers and buds will fall off. During the flowering period, the temperature should be kept around ten to fifteen degrees.

Proper light promotes flowering

Christmas cactus likes scattered light and is a short-day plant. It needs 8 hours of sunshine a day and can bloom in two or three months. You can also use this method to adjust the flowering time of Christmas cactus.

Repot every year

In order to make Christmas cactus bloom every year, repotting is necessary. The time for repotting is generally in March and April. Choose loose, fertile, well-permeable, slightly acidic soil. Spread a layer of sand on the bottom of the pot to facilitate water penetration. Cut off the dense and weak branches and shorten them appropriately to facilitate the germination of new branches and promote the flowering of Christmas cactus.

Regular pruning

After the flowers fade, cut off the remaining flowers in time, prune back 3 to 4 nodes below the remaining flowers, and remove some old stems and overly dense nodes to facilitate ventilation.

If there are too many weak flower buds growing on the stem nodes, they should be picked off in time to ensure that the flowers are of uniform size and bloom more profusely.

Maintain a certain humidity

Christmas cactus requires 50% to 60% air humidity. When the environment is dry, you can spray water on the plant or the ground near the plant to increase the air humidity. During the bud formation period, you can also spray more water on the leaves to increase the number of buds.

Water when dry and wet

Christmas cactus does not like water. Excessive watering can easily lead to root rot. Each time you water it, wait until the soil in the pot is slightly dry before watering. After the Christmas cactus has flower buds, control the amount and frequency of watering, and only water it when the soil in the pot is dry.

Don't move the flower pot easily

During the bud formation and flowering period of Christmas cactus, the flower buds and root system are very fragile. Do not move the flowerpot easily at this time, as this may easily cause rhizome breakage, falling flowers and buds. During the bud formation period, fix the Christmas cactus in a place with scattered light and do not move the flowerpot frequently.

Flower lovers, have you learned it?

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