Christmas cactus blooms beautifully but is hard to grow? Just add a little water under the pot and the problem is solved
Summer can be said to be the season that gives flower lovers the biggest headache, because when the temperature is too high, many plants become wilted after being battered by sunlight and high temperatures, and at this time no matter how much water you give them, they seem unable to recover their former glory. A few days ago, a flower lover reported that their Christmas cactus at home had recently been in a half-dead state. Don't worry, Huahua has a trick to help you.
Because this plant, the Christmas cactus, has a large flower output and is relatively easy to care for, it has become a regular flower in many households. Usually in spring and autumn it is fine, but when summer comes, many people find that as they care for their Christmas cactus, it just stops surviving. It turns out this is because the Christmas cactus enters a dormant period in summer!
After the Christmas cactus enters its dormant period, it will not really bloom anymore, and the Christmas cactus itself is a plant that likes scattered light. So when impatient you directly puts it on the balcony to be exposed to the blazing sun, not only does it not save it, but it also makes it even more fragile. Therefore, be sure not to let the Christmas cactus receive direct sunlight during hot summer weather.
During the dormant period, do not water the Christmas cactus either, because the dormant period of a flower is like a person sleeping, and it will not "eat" anything. So if you water it, it will not only fail to absorb it, but the water will seep down and cause the roots to rot. If you water it every day like this, the Christmas cactus probably will not even make it through this dormant period.
In fact, when the Christmas cactus is in its dormant period, it is very easy to care for. You only need to put it in a ventilated place to air out every day, and water it about once every half a month. After that, wait until it gets through the summer dormant period, and then care for it normally as usual. Now Huahua will explain the care methods for the Christmas cactus to everyone below.
The Christmas cactus usually likes a relatively humid environment. In the budding season of spring, you can water it a little more. When watering, remember to keep wet and dry separated as much as possible. During the water-demanding period, you can also prepare a small spray bottle and spray a little water from time to time to increase the humidity a bit. In winter, you can try to keep the potting soil a little drier, which is beneficial for growth.
The Christmas cactus has a relatively high demand for fertilizer, and when fertilizer is sufficient, its flower output will also be relatively greater. In spring, you can fertilize more, because nutritional needs are relatively high during the growing season, about every half a month adding a layer of fertilizer. In autumn, you can reduce the amount of fertilizing. In winter, if the temperature is below 10 degrees, do not fertilize anymore, otherwise the loss will outweigh the gain. Of course, for the Christmas cactus, generally choose a light fertilizer, and each time use a small amount but apply it more often, making sure not to splash it on the leaves.
Huahua also knows that growing flowers in summer is a troublesome and tiring matter, but if the flowers at home show signs of withering, do not rush to put them in the sun or water them. You can look up a bit more information to see what exactly is going on, and then look for a solution.