How to make Christmas cactus bloom continuously and how to care for it after it blooms

1. How to make Christmas cactus bloom continuously

1. Suitable temperature: If you want it to bloom continuously, you must pay attention to temperature control. It should be maintained between 12-20 degrees, and the temperature difference cannot be too large. Make sure the temperature is neither too high nor too low. Especially in winter, it needs to be kept in a greenhouse. If it is too low, it will be frostbitten and will not bloom.

2. Water in moderation: When the Christmas cactus grows flower buds, pay attention to the amount and frequency of watering. Usually you should wait until the soil in the pot is dry before watering. Watering too much can cause buds to fall off and affect flowering. After flower buds appear, water in small amounts, preferring dryness to wetness. In addition, if the indoor environment is too dry, it is best to spray water frequently to maintain the humidity.

3. Do not move the flowerpot: The flower buds of Christmas cactus are very fragile. Do not move the flowerpot frequently after the flower buds grow, otherwise the flower buds will easily fall off. In severe cases, the roots and stems will also be damaged, which will hinder growth.

2. How to care after flowering

It should be pruned as soon as possible after flowering. Wilted flowers can be pruned off to avoid further consumption of nutrients. Also trim the leaves and cut the branches short. If it is not pruned, it will easily grow too tall. And some branches that grow too densely and are too old should be pruned off. This can save nutrients, promote better recovery, and is also beneficial for the next flowering.