Stop fertilizing during dormancy periodAfter the flowers of Christmas cactus fade in March, it will enter a dormant period, which will not last long and depends on the specific growing environment. Stop fertilizing during the dormant period until new shoots grow on the stem nodes, and then resume normal water and fertilizer management. Apply thin nitrogen fertilizer once every half a month. Do not water the leaves when applying fertilizer to avoid affecting the growth of the stems. Repotting and fertilizingChristmas cactus needs to be repotted every two years, usually in March or April. When repotting, pay attention to fertilization. First, put a 3 cm layer of coarse sand particles at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage, and then add a small amount of decomposed animal manure or bone meal, fish scales, etc. to the soil to increase soil fertility. Be careful not to let the roots come into direct contact with fertilizer to avoid fertilizer damage that affects growth. Grafting fertilizationProper fertilization during grafting is beneficial to the growth of the plant. Do not apply fertilizer immediately after grafting. Place the plant in a cool place first. After a week, when the grafted incision is dry, apply fertilizer first and then water. Liquid fertilizer is mainly used for fertilization. Normal maintenanceNormal maintenance is required, and fertilizer should be applied once every half a month. During the flowering and growth season, potassium fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer should be increased appropriately. |
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