Can I fertilize Christmas cactus when it is blooming?

1. Whether fertilizer can be applied

It is best not to fertilize it when it is flowering. Generally, you should stop fertilizing after the flower buds are formed. Continuing to fertilize at this time will easily cause the flower buds to fall off, affect the flowering effect, and reduce the ornamental value. Fertilizer should be applied before flowering or even when buds are forming to ensure that the plants have sufficient nutrients and can grow flower buds smoothly.

Christmas cactus is a plant that likes fertilizer. When caring for it, it can be fertilized normally at other times except during the flowering period and dormancy period, when fertilization should be stopped. With proper fertilization and sufficient nutrients, the plants will grow more vigorously. Especially during the peak growing season, fertilize frequently, at least once every half a month. During the flowering period, increase the amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote larger and brighter flowers.

2. Maintenance methods during flowering

1. Light: It is a very light-loving plant. When caring for it, it should be placed in a sunny place with sufficient light to bloom. However, after flowering, it should be placed in a cool place to increase the viewing time.

2. Temperature: During the growing period, the temperature should be between 5 and 30 degrees. When the temperature is low, the flowering will be slow, but the flowering period will be long. It blooms quickly when the temperature is high, but the flowering period is short, so the temperature can be controlled to adjust the flowering period.

3. Watering: Do not water too frequently during maintenance, just water when the soil is dry. Especially when flower buds are growing, you must control the amount of water and don't water unless the soil is dry.