Should I fertilize the Christmas cactus during the bud stage?

1. Whether to apply fertilizer

It is best not to apply fertilizer during the bud period. Fertilizing at this time will easily stimulate plant growth and may cause bud falling. Under normal circumstances, fertilizing should be stopped when its flower buds are about to form, and fertilizing should also be stopped during the flowering period.

To fertilize Christmas cactus, generally just apply some thin fertilizer during its growing period. If you want to fertilize during the budding period, you can spray some foliar fertilizer on its leaves, but do not use it too frequently.

2. Bud maintenance

1. Watering: Water Christmas cactus in moderation during the budding period. Do not water too much and do not pour water on the buds, as this may cause the newly grown buds to fall off. Watering should also be properly controlled during the flowering period.

2. Sunlight: Place it in an area to receive light evenly, and do not move the position of the flower pot easily. Changing the light exposure during this period will also cause the flower buds to fall, so try to give it an appropriate amount of diffuse light.