What fertilizer should be used for Christmas cactus? Can sheep manure be used?

1. What fertilizer to use for fertilization

1. Growing season: Christmas cactus has a relatively high demand for fertilizer, so it needs to be fertilized frequently during the growing season. The best fertilizer is composted manure, or compound fertilizer liquid, which can be well absorbed and promote more vigorous growth. It is usually applied every 20 days. Note that if you use manure, it must be decomposed first, otherwise it will easily burn the roots after application.

2. Before flowering: Before flowering, phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer should be supplemented. Fertilizers containing these two elements can promote flowering, ensure better flowering, prolong the flowering period, and increase the number of flowers. It is usually applied once every half a month. Potassium dihydrogen phosphate can be selected. It is best to dilute the fertilizer solution before watering. The plants absorb it faster, and the low concentration can also avoid fertilizer damage.

2. Can I use sheep manure?

You can use sheep manure to fertilize Christmas cactus. When applying it, first dig a small hole on the surface of the potting soil, sprinkle the sheep manure into it, and then cover it with soil. This will not attract insects and will not have odors. The plants can also absorb it faster, promoting more vigorous growth. Be sure to compost it first, otherwise the sheep manure will become hot and easily burn the roots.

3. Notes

Every year after Christmas cactus blooms, it will enter a dormant stage, which means it will stop growing. At this time, you must stop fertilizing. If fertilizer is applied, not only will it not be absorbed, it will also easily cause fertilizer damage and harm the plant. Wait until new buds grow on the nodes before resuming fertilization.