Watering Christmas cactus this way in summer keeps its leaves thick and plump

In the high heat of summer, if a Christmas cactus is not watered properly, it looks very listless and its leaves lose their shine, all because the wrong watering method is used. Below is how to water Christmas cactus in summer!

How do you water Christmas cactus in summer?

(1). In summer, Christmas cactus enters a dormant state and its need for water is not great, but the potting soil must not be allowed to become too dry, otherwise it can easily dry out and die. At the same time, the potting soil must not hold standing water, as this easily causes root rot.

(2). You can water the Christmas cactus by the bottom-watering method, without too much water; place the pot in a basin and let the water reach one quarter of the height of the pot. In this way the soil will not be too dry, nor will it be too wet. This helps the Christmas cactus get through summer safely.

(3). You can judge whether it lacks water by lifting the pot and tapping the pot; if the pot feels relatively light when lifted, it lacks water. You can also observe whether the soil surface turns whitish, insert a chopstick 2~3cm into the soil, and then check whether the chopstick is damp to decide whether to water.

(4). Frequently spray water on the leaves and the surrounding area; while lowering the temperature, this also maintains a certain air humidity, and you can spray water 2~3 times a day. After watering, place the plant in a well-ventilated spot, so that the potting soil does not hold standing water and pests and diseases can also be prevented.