Feed your Christmas cactus a piece of its favorite treasure every ten days, and it will burst into bloom with layer upon layer of flowers.

Summer is here, and many gardening enthusiasts like to keep a few potted flowers at home, and the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) is one of the very best potted flowers. Christmas cacti grow fast and bloom abundantly. But because of the high summer temperatures, many gardeners say their Christmas cactus is not growing well. Today, the editor will teach you a little trick that works especially well for growing flowers.

Everyone knows that to grow flowers well, you must give them plenty of nutrients, and that means using okara (soybean dregs) to grow flowers. We can use okara to grow flowers: dry the okara, then place a piece at the bottom of the pot. Be careful to keep it well away from the roots, cover it with soil, and when you water, it will slowly ferment and produce nutrients.

Another method is to put the okara in a clean bottle to ferment. Open the bottle every 2-3 days to let it breathe, and it will usually be fully fermented in about 20 days. However, during fermentation it gives off some bad smell, so we can add some fruit peel to remove the odor.

The fermented okara can be diluted with water and used directly to water the Christmas cactus, once a week. Not only does it make the leaves greener, but it also promotes growth and flowering. It can also be used directly to spray the leaves; in summer it not only keeps them well hydrated but also cleans the leaves, making them more attractive.

During the growing period, keep the potting soil of the Christmas cactus just moist; never overwater, which can cause water to collect at the bottom of the pot. During the bud-forming stage, be sure to keep it well watered, and after flowering, control the amount of water. The Christmas cactus is not strict about light, but in strong light be sure to shade it; after flowering, placing it in a cool spot can also extend the blooming period.

Gardeners who like Christmas cacti can give this little trick a try. If you have any other flower-growing experience, you can also share it with everyone in the comment box below!