How to take care of the newly bought Epiphyllum

1. How to deal with the newly bought Epiphyllum

When you first buy the Epiphyllum, if you want it to bloom normally, you must do this: Don't rush to change the pot when you just get home, put it in a semi-shaded place, receive a little gentle sunlight, and the temperature should be between 12 and 18 degrees Celsius. Water a little bit on time, and water when the soil is dry. Do not apply fertilizer at the beginning. Only after the plant has adapted to this environment for a period of time can normal water management be carried out. This avoids the problem of Epiphyllum not blooming due to environmental changes.

2. How to deal with specific details

1. Soil: Keep some of the old soil for repotting. Generally, you can choose to use a mixture of 2 parts of peat soil, 1 part of coarse sand, and 1 part of slag for planting, or a mixture of 4 parts of leaf mold, 2 parts of garden soil, and 2 parts of sand. It is best to expose the prepared soil to the sun before use to disinfect and sterilize it.

2. Environment: The cultivation of Epiphyllum requires a stable and warm environment. It is best to keep the daily temperature at around 12-18℃, and it can be appropriately lowered or raised by 2-3℃ in winter and summer. When you just get home, you need to let it adapt to the temperature and humidity at home. If it is summer, you should spray some water to increase the humidity to ensure that it can better adapt to the environment.

3. Watering: Don’t rush to water it when you just buy it home. It has not started to grow rapidly and absorbs water very slowly. If you water too much, water may accumulate and cause root rot. It is best to water the Epiphyllum less in spring and autumn, and water more in the hot summer, but do not allow water to accumulate in the soil, otherwise the roots of the Epiphyllum will rot.

4. Fertilization: No fertilization is needed when you first buy it. You can use some thin fertilizer when you repot for the first time. But remember, although it likes fertilizer, you must not apply a large amount of fertilizer, as it can easily burn its roots and may directly lead to its inability to bloom.