Bury it in a Christmas cactus pot in winter, and tender buds will emerge on the sides and flower buds will hang on the branches!

In fact, sometimes we don’t necessarily have to follow the conventional methods to grow flowers well, we also need to find some unique tips. For example, if we grow Christmas cactus in winter, we can add some "willow bark" into its flowerpot, which can not only supplement nutrients but also make it grow more vigorously!

Because the temperature is low now, many trees have begun to shed their branches and leaves. It happens that when we go out for a walk or outing, we can pick up some willow bark and bring it home. We can bury some in the soil of the flowerpot and let it ferment on its own. This can help the Christmas cactus grow more vigorously and the side buds will pop up!

The willow tree has extremely strong vitality and can survive as long as it comes into contact with water. All this is actually due to the salicylic acid it contains. Salicylic acid is good for promoting growth, so when we bury willow bark in the soil of Christmas cactus, it can play a good role in its growth, and the speed of flower bud emergence will also be greatly increased.

It is best to expose the collected willow bark to the sun before using it, so as to remove impurities and bacteria it contains. Then sprinkle it evenly into the soil of the Christmas cactus pot, and cover the surface with a thin layer of soil. This will allow the willow bark to ferment on its own, and the nutrients in it will slowly be diluted.

Now that we are talking about Christmas cactus, let’s talk about its usual maintenance methods. Only by combining the two can it grow better.

Light: Christmas cactus itself is a light-loving plant. In winter, because the intensity of sunlight is not so stimulating, you can place it on a windowsill with a scattered light source all day long to slowly replenish the required light and nutrients, thereby promoting growth.

Watering: Christmas cactus itself can easily die due to watering problems. We usually keep the soil in the pot moist, and it is best to control water in winter. This will not only prevent root rot, but also promote more bright flower buds.

Christmas cactus is one of the few flowers that can still bloom in winter. If you take good care of it now, you will be able to see the beautiful scene of flower buds blooming in the severe winter!