When does Christmas cactus bloom? Introduction to maintenance methods during flowering period

1. When does Christmas cactus bloom?

The natural flowering period of Christmas cactus is generally from October to February of the following year. If you want Christmas cactus to bloom early, you can use short-day shading treatment, so that the Christmas cactus is only exposed to the sun for 8 hours a day, and the rest of the time, keep it in a small dark room, or cover it with a black plastic bag. After 2-3 months of this treatment, the Christmas cactus will bloom!

2. Introduction to maintenance methods of Christmas cactus during flowering

1. Avoid changing pots: The Christmas cactus must not be changed in the pot during the flowering period. The Christmas cacti sold in the flower market are all in the flowering period. Many flower lovers buy them home and dislike the ugly pots, so they change the plant to a nice-looking pot. As a result, all the flower buds fall off, without a single one left.

2. Avoid moving: After the Christmas cactus sprouts flower buds, it is best to keep it in one place. Do not move it around all the time or change to a new maintenance environment. Otherwise, it will easily disrupt the Christmas cactus's biological clock, causing the plant to frequently adapt to the new environment and drop the flower buds.

3. More light: The flowering period of Christmas cactus is winter and spring. The light at this stage is warm and soft. It must be exposed to more sunlight, otherwise the Christmas cactus will be seriously lacking in light, which will also cause the plant to drop buds. The more light the Christmas cactus gets, the more vigorously it grows and the more flowers it blooms.

4. Water less: After the Christmas cactus buds appear, we should reduce the water supply appropriately to avoid root rot and bud falling caused by watering too frequently. It is best to water it every time when the soil surface turns white and dries, and the soil in the pot feels noticeably lighter.

5. Avoid fertilizing: Do not fertilize during the flowering period of Christmas cactus. It is best to apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering to promote flowering. After flowering, apply fertilizer and water with a balanced mixture of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to renew and strengthen it. After that, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers every fifteen days to promote a second flowering.