When does the coral cactus (Jishanhu) usually bloom?

The coral cactus (Jishanhu) is a succulent plant of the Cactaceae family, genus Opuntia. Its stems are fleshy, crisp and lovely, making it suitable for growing at home as a decoration placed on a balcony or a small table. So, have you ever seen a coral cactus bloom? It is actually quite difficult to see a coral cactus bloom, so much so that many people do not even know this plant can flower. Below, Qinnong Web will introduce the question of when the coral cactus blooms.

I. When does the coral cactus bloom

The coral cactus can indeed bloom, but many people say they do not believe it, because the coral cactus they grow at home has never bloomed so far. This is actually a misunderstanding. Generally speaking, if it is a coral cactus grown from cuttings, it will take at least three years to bloom; if it is propagated from seed, it takes even longer, needing five years to bloom, and only those grown especially well may bloom earlier. So even among people who have grown coral cactus themselves, some have never seen what its flowers look like.

The flowers of the coral cactus are yellow, fresh and pleasant, with a faint delicate fragrance. The petals open like a lotus flower and are reborn, yellow from the inside out. The blooming season is generally in midsummer, and if you are lucky enough to see it, you will surely come to like this plant too.

II. How to grow the coral cactus so it blooms

The coral cactus blooms beautifully, so how should we grow it to make it bloom? We still need to start with our daily care. Below, Qinnong Web will again introduce some key care points for the coral cactus.

1. Light

The coral cactus likes sunlight, so during the growing period it should be given plenty of light, especially when it is blooming, because blooming consumes a large amount of nutrients. Therefore, during the flowering period, it must be kept in a place with light for care.

2. Fertilizer and water

The coral cactus must never be given chemical fertilizer. In spring and from late summer to early autumn, you can apply decomposed baking liquid twice every half a month. If chemical fertilizer is used, it easily causes the roots of the coral cactus to rot. In addition, the coral cactus likes dryness and dislikes moisture, which is very similar to cacti. Therefore, do not water too much each time. If the soil stays too wet for a long time, root rot is also likely to occur.

The above is the related knowledge about coral cactus blooming summarized by Qinnong Web for everyone. We hope it is helpful to you, and we also hope that after reading it, everyone can get their own coral cactus to bloom!