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How to grow Christmas cactus so that it blooms continuously

1. Soil requirements

If you want Christmas cactus to bloom continuously, you need to provide it with loose and fertile soil. You can prepare the soil by mixing leaf mold, peat soil, garden soil, etc.

2. Suitable environment

Place the Christmas cactus in a place with sufficient scattered light and good ventilation, and maintain the temperature between 15 and 32 degrees, which is conducive to the growth and differentiation of flower buds.

3. Fertilization management

When caring for Christmas cactus, you can apply thin liquid fertilizer every twenty days. After the plant enters the flowering period, add phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and control the amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied.

How to care for Christmas cactus during flowering period

1. Breeding methods

1. Temperature: The temperature should not be too high after the plant blooms. The flowers are delicate and too hot is not conducive to their growth, so the temperature is better within the range of 5-15℃. If the temperature is too high, the plant may bloom early, but the flowers can exist for a shorter time. When the flowers are blooming, you can adjust the temperature lower, so that you can increase the time to appreciate the flowers.

2. Light: The growth of this type of plant depends on sunlight, so the plant needs more sunlight after flowering. It blooms in October and February of the following year. During this period, the light is not very strong. It is a better practice to place the plant on a balcony with good air circulation.

3. Watering: Don’t give the plant too much water after it blooms. Wait until the soil is dry enough before watering the plant.

2. Precautions

1. When the sunlight is too strong, you can shade the plants from the sun.

2. In order to make the plant grow more flower buds, spray it with water before the plant is ready to grow flower buds to increase the moisture in the air. When the flowers are blooming best, water the plant less to prevent the flowers from falling due to excessive moisture in the soil.

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