A complete guide to the bud and bud dropping of Schlumbergera cactus, so complete and practical

Reason for bud drop 1: Christmas cactus just bought home

Christmas cactus is very sensitive to environmental changes. The newly bought Christmas cactus suddenly changed from the constant temperature and humidity environment of the flower market to the low temperature and dry environment at home. It is difficult for Christmas cactus to adapt to such a huge environmental change immediately. Therefore, out of survival instinct, Christmas cactus can only remove its flower buds to save its life.

Workaround

Don’t be too sad if you encounter this phenomenon, because after the Christmas cactus loses its flower buds, if it adapts well to the environment, it will grow new flower buds and bloom after a period of time. Therefore, after the buds fall, we must take good care of it and slowly help it through the adaptation period.

(Author: Author: I feel sleepy at work in the middle of the night Source: Christmas Cactaceae Bar)

Reason 2 for bud drop: Frequent movement

Many flower lovers, seeing that Christmas cactus has flower buds, rush to move it from the balcony to the living room to wait for the flowers to be appreciated. As a result, the buds fall off in large numbers the next day, which is not worth it!

Christmas cactus is very sensitive to environmental changes. Even a very slight movement such as changing the pot may cause it to be unable to adapt to the environment and cause buds to fall off.

Another thing is that the flower buds of Christmas cactus are very fragile and will fall off if you touch them accidentally, so it is better not to move them frequently.

(Author: Beautiful Bubu Source: Christmas Claw Bar)

Workaround

After the Christmas cactus buds appear, do not move it again until it blooms, including small movements such as rotating the pot. If you want to move it, wait until it finishes blooming.

(Author: Jiuyuedanlan Source: Baidu Post Bar)

Reason 3 for bud drop: too much or too little watering

Some flower lovers water Christmas cactus too diligently, wishing to water it every day, which causes the soil in the pot to be too wet, causing the Christmas cactus roots to rot and eventually the buds to fall off; while some friends are too lazy and don't water it for a month or even two months, causing the Christmas cactus to wilt due to lack of water and drop its buds.

(Author: sslnld lie Source: Christmas Cactaceae Bar)

Workaround

After the Christmas cactus buds appear, you should reduce watering and wait until the surface of the potting soil becomes dry before watering again. Do not water too frequently like usual, because in winter, evaporation is slow and too much watering will easily cause water accumulation and root rot. Daily watering should follow the following principles: keep the potting soil slightly moist in spring, summer and autumn, and slightly drier in winter, and water only when the surface of the potting soil is dry.

(Author: Moshang Xixi Source: Christmas Claw Orchid Bar)

Reason 4 for bud drop: insufficient or excessive fertilization

If you want the Christmas cactus to bloom beautifully, you must fertilize it on a daily basis so that it has enough nutrients to form buds and bloom. In addition, if too much fertilizer or too concentrated fertilizer is applied, it may burn the roots of the Christmas cactus and cause the buds to fall off or not bloom, or even die.

Workaround

1. Change the pot for Christmas cactus every spring. Mix leaf mold and garden soil, and add bone meal at the bottom as base fertilizer.

2. In spring, you can apply liquid fertilizer to Christmas cactus once a month, and do not apply fertilizer in summer.

3. Apply water-soluble compound fertilizer or bean cake fertilizer once a week until buds appear.

4. After buds appear, you can spray potassium dihydrogen phosphate on the leaves once, the ratio of potassium dihydrogen phosphate: water = 1:1000. Don't fertilize after flowering.

5. After flowering, increase fertilization and apply thin bean cake fertilizer or water-soluble compound fertilizer every week.

(Author: Yuncheng Yiyuan Source: Huaba)

The temperature is too low or the temperature difference is too large.

Many flower lovers who don’t turn on the heating or keep Christmas cactus outdoors may encounter the situation where the flower does not bloom. This is because the temperature is too low! Another thing is that the temperature difference between day and night is too large. If it exceeds 10 degrees, the buds are likely to fall off.

(Author: Meiduo Jiancuo Source: Schlumbergera Bar)

Workaround

Christmas cactus is not very cold-resistant and is easily frostbitten below 10 degrees. The indoor temperature for normal growth should be kept above 10 degrees. If you want it to bloom, it should be kept above 15 degrees. Therefore, we must pay attention to weather changes in time and take certain insulation measures for the Christmas cactus. If there is really no other way, you can let it get more sun during the day and cover it with a plastic bag to keep it warm at night.

(Author: e嫣然一笑 Source: Mama.com)

Reason 6 for bud drop: The air is too dry

Flower lovers in the north who turn on the heating often encounter this problem. The air is too dry, causing the buds and flower buds of Christmas cactus to dry out and fall off.

(Author: baojijq Source: Schlumbergera Bar)

Workaround

Spray water around the Christmas cactus and on its leaves every morning and afternoon. Flower lovers who have underfloor heating should not place the Christmas cactus directly on the floor. Instead, put a wooden board or brick in the middle, or buy a pallet with wheels.

(Author: Meng Meng My Little Baby Source: Schlumbergera Bar)

Reason 7 for bud drop: insufficient light

Christmas cactus likes light. If there is insufficient light after buds appear, it will cause buds to fall off. Of course, if there is insufficient light during the growth period, it may also result in no buds appearing and no flowers blooming.

Workaround

1. During the growth period and after budding, Christmas cactus must be exposed to sufficient light. Of course, appropriate shade can be provided after flowering to help extend the viewing period.

2. Note that if the Christmas cactus does not have buds during the flowering period, it may be due to too much light exposure. You can use short-day treatment, ensuring only 8 hours of light a day, and keep it in a dark place for the rest of the time, and do not let the Christmas cactus come into contact with light. It may take about 20 days to a month for buds to appear.

(Author: Jiuyuedanlan Source: Baidu Post Bar)

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