When the Christmas cactus blooms, little flowers cover the branches, just like fireworks going off. Many households like to keep one, and enjoy its beauty at the end of the year! It is August now, and it seems there is nothing to do with the Christmas cactus, but Yatou wants to remind you that these 3 things must be done now, otherwise at the end of the year....

Less water and less fertilizer

In August, some places have endless rain and unbearable muggy heat, while others are scorched red, begging for rain that never comes! No matter which situation it is, this kind of weather is not suitable for the growth of the Christmas cactus! This month the Christmas cactus is in its dormant period and will not give any response to the outside world, but as its owner, you should reduce the stimulation from the external environment! The important point is to use less water and less fertilizer to reduce the chance of root rot in the Christmas cactus (fleshy leaves rot easily with improper watering)

Cooling and ventilation

The Start of Autumn has already passed, but the weather still shows no sign of turning cool, and it is still killingly hot! Without turning on the air conditioner at home, it feels hard to breathe! Even marine animals cannot stand the heat, let alone flowers! So pay attention to timely ventilation, and do not let the Christmas cactus stay in a muggy environment for a long time!

There are also many ways to cool it down, such as spraying water, but be careful not to spray directly onto the leaves.

Pruning

In August, you can do appropriate light pruning. If the leaves turn yellow and wilt, you can choose to cut off the leaves on a cloudy day, then place them in a cool place to let the wounds dry, and be sure not to put them in the sun immediately. Otherwise the leaves will easily dehydrate and be scorched.