Kalanchoe and Christmas cactus both love this little thing. Give them a taste and they bloom nonstop, filling the pot with flowers.

Kalanchoe and Christmas cactus are both potted plants that bloom in autumn and winter, with abundant flowers and a long blooming period. They are a highlight in the cold winter and are loved by many gardening enthusiasts. These flowers have similar blooming periods and habits, and they both love this little thing. Give them a taste and they bloom nonstop, filling the pot with flowers. Gardening friends, come and take a look!

What is this little thing?

It is actually eggshells and banana peels. Gardening friends can collect eggshells and banana peels from home, wash the egg white off the shells, and then put them under the sun to bake for about 7 days. By then the eggshells are crispy and can be crushed with something. Gardening friends can figure out their own method. The banana peels need to be baked in an oven first, then put under the sun to dry, and then crushed. Both of these things are best crushed as finely as possible. At this point you can mix the eggshells and banana peels together to use for growing flowers. Kalanchoe and Christmas cactus especially love to eat them.

The principle is as follows:

Eggshells are rich in calcium, phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizer, while banana peels contain abundant phosphorus and potassium fertilizer as well as other nutrients. They are especially suitable for the growth of Kalanchoe and Christmas cactus. After use, both can increase flower quantity, and the flowers bloom larger too.

The method of use is as follows:

1. Dig a few small holes around the edge of the Kalanchoe or Christmas cactus pot. Put a small spoonful of eggshell and banana peel powder in each hole, then cover with soil. The frequency of use is once a month. Do not be greedy with the amount, and keep it away from the roots. As you water more, the eggshells and banana peels will slowly ferment, and the nutrients will gradually be released and absorbed by the Kalanchoe and Christmas cactus.

2. Mix the eggshells and banana peels with garden soil and use it directly for growing them. This can also make the Kalanchoe and Christmas cactus thrive with lush branches and leaves.

Now let us share the watering methods for Kalanchoe and Christmas cactus:

How to water Christmas cactus

Watering should vary with the seasons. Although winter is the growing season, because the temperature is low, watering should not be too much. Just keep the potting soil moist. Generally, water once every 4 to 5 days.

In summer the temperature is high. Even with shade, the potting soil dries out easily. Generally, water once every 1 to 2 days. In summer you can often spray water on the leaves, which both prevents heatstroke and cools the plant, and helps the plant grow well. In spring and autumn, water once every 2 to 3 days.

How to water Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe is different from other plants. It has a high water content in its body and is relatively drought-tolerant. So during the growing period, do not water too much. It is better to keep the potting soil on the dry side, and each time wait until the potting soil is completely dry before watering. Generally, water once every 3 to 4 days. When the weather is dry, you can spray the surrounding environment to increase humidity.

To grow Kalanchoe well, avoid overly wet potting soil and poor drainage, otherwise it will cause root rot.

Kalanchoe is a succulent plant and does not like too much water. It is best to water before noon, and make sure the leaves are dry before dark. The water quality should be slightly acidic, and the salt content must not be too high.