How to grow a Christmas cactus? Just remember these three care tips

Many gardening friends ask me the same question: is the Christmas cactus hard to grow? Here I can tell everyone that the Christmas cactus is very easy to grow. As long as you understand the three things - watering, fertilizing and light - you can grow a Christmas cactus well.

Christmas cactus

Christmas cactus care tips and methods:

Christmas cactus flowering period

1. Watering the Christmas cactus requires special attention. The Christmas cactus is drought-tolerant and prefers a relatively dry growing environment. Water the Christmas cactus only after the potting soil has dried out, otherwise waterlogging easily causes root rot. Generally, water once every two days. When the temperature is higher, water once every 1~2 days, and mist appropriately, 2~3 times a day. When the temperature is lower, water once every 4~5 days.

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2. Fertilizing the Christmas cactus: the Christmas cactus likes fertilizer. Before budding, apply decomposed liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer about once a week, which can promote flowering and make the Christmas cactus produce more buds. Usually apply nitrogen fertilizer once every half month. When fertilizing, be careful to keep it away from the roots and do not let it touch the leaves, so as to avoid burning the roots. Apply thin fertilizer frequently. Before fertilizing: do not water, keep the potting soil dry, this way the effect is better

The Christmas cactus awaits the surprise of a flower blooming

3. Light for the Christmas cactus: the Christmas cactus is a light-loving plant, so placing it in a bright and ventilated spot on the balcony is fine. In summer, place it in half shade, or give it 50% shade;

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