How long does the flowering period of Christmas cactus last? Can fertilizer be applied during the flowering period?

1. How long is the flowering period of Christmas cactus?

The flowering period of Christmas cactus lasts for 4-5 months, generally from October of each year to the spring of the following year. Of course, Christmas cactus does not bloom continuously during this period, but blooms one after another. Generally, after the Christmas cactus flowers fade, the dead flowers and leaves on the top of the branches are pulled out, and some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are applied. Within a month, the Christmas cactus will continue to produce flower buds and bloom crazily.

2. Can fertilizer be applied during the flowering period of Christmas cactus?

1. Do not fertilize during the flowering period of Christmas cactus: Do not fertilize during the flowering period of Christmas cactus. If you fail to control the concentration of fertilizer and water, or accidentally splash fertilizer and water onto the flower buds, it is easy for the Christmas cactus to drop buds or flowers.

2. Fertilize before Christmas cactus blooms: The most suitable time to fertilize Christmas cactus is to apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before the plant blooms. For example, bury some bone meal along the edge of the pot, or water the roots with potassium dihydrogen phosphate once every half a month. Stop fertilizing after the Christmas cactus blooms.

3. Inconsistent quantity of Christmas cactus flowers: During the period of Christmas cactus flower bud differentiation, if the pots are not rotated sufficiently, the Christmas cactus will have uneven sunlight exposure, resulting in more and larger flower buds on one side and fewer and smaller flower buds on the other side of the plant. Then at this time, under the premise that the Christmas cactus buds are still small, you can spray the side with fewer flower buds with potassium dihydrogen phosphate to make the overall number of flowers of the Christmas cactus consistent.