Can Christmas cactus be repotted in summer? Precautions for repotting in summer

I. Can it be repotted in summer

It is best not to repot it in summer.

Although it can be repotted from April to October after flowering, because summer temperatures are relatively high and it is in a dormant period, no longer growing, repotting at this time will damage the roots and cause them to slowly dry out if no water is given. If you then water it, it will affect root growth, cause the roots to rot, and in severe cases make the whole plant rot away.

II. The best time for repotting

If you really must repot it, we can choose spring or autumn, when both temperature and humidity are suitable for its growth.

III. How to repot

1. Choose a good flower pot

Before repotting, choose a flower pot according to its growth condition. Usually, clay pots, plastic pots and ceramic pots are best, but among them clay pots are the most suitable.

2. Apply enough base fertilizer

After choosing the pot, we should add sandy loam soil into it and add base fertilizer. Here organic fertilizer or bone meal, etc. can be used, and mix in a little plant ash, which can make the soil acidity and alkalinity moderate.

3. Method of repotting

First use a loosening tool to move it from the original pot into the current flower pot, then reduce watering, otherwise it will affect its growth. Then after it grows new branches and leaves, we can gradually increase the amount of water, and at the same time move it to a place with plenty of light and good ventilation for care.