How often should I water my Christmas cactus? What should I do if it grows slowly?

1. How often should you water?

When caring for Christmas cactus, the frequency of watering should be determined according to the season, and it should not be watered at will. Generally, the temperature is very suitable in spring and autumn, the plants grow faster and require more water, so they need to be watered frequently, usually once every 3 to 5 days. The temperature is high in summer, water evaporates quickly, but there is also a lot of rain. Therefore, it is usually watered once every 1 to 4 days, frequently on sunny days and stop watering on rainy days. In winter, the growth is slow and the water evaporates slowly, so it is only necessary to water it once every 20 days. If the temperature can be controlled at around 18 degrees, it can be done once a week.

2. What to do if growth is slow?

1. Repotting and changing soil: The slow growth of Christmas cactus may be caused by unsuitable soil. The soil is sticky and easily compacted. In this case, the roots cannot breathe well and cannot provide water and nutrients well, so the growth will naturally slow down. The soil should be replaced in time to ensure that it is breathable, permeable and fertile.

2. Suitable temperature: Its slow growth may also be caused by unsuitable temperature environment. The suitable temperature for growth is around 20 degrees. Too high or too low will affect growth. Be sure to ventilate the plant more in summer and control the temperature in winter, keeping it at around 18 degrees and not lower than 10 degrees. Otherwise, not only will the plant grow slowly but it may also get frostbite.