What fertilizer to apply during the bud stage of Schlumbergera (topdressing, fertilization and maintenance methods during the Schlumbergera flower stage)

Schlumbergera is a plant of the Cactaceae family, Schlumbergera genus. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil and is now widely cultivated in China.

Christmas cactus blooms in winter and buds in autumn. The management of the bud period and flowering period is very important. The management during the bud period mainly includes fertilization, watering and pruning.

Fertilization during the bud stage of Schlumbergera

Christmas cactus is in a semi-dormant state during the hot summer weather, so generally no fertilizer is applied.

After the beginning of autumn, when the weather turns cooler, you should resume fertilizing. From the beginning of autumn to flowering, you should fertilize frequently and apply some fertilizers with high phosphorus content to promote flower bud differentiation and bud formation. The frequency of fertilization is generally once every 7-10 days.

After the Christmas cactus has flower buds, you can apply potassium dihydrogen phosphate 1-2 times to promote the expansion of the flower buds. In this way, when the Christmas cactus blooms, there will be more flowers, bright colors, and a long flowering period.

Watering during the bud stage of Schlumbergera

Christmas cactus grows vigorously in autumn, so it needs sufficient watering and the soil can generally be kept moist.

Watering can be adjusted reasonably according to the climate and hydrogen conditions. Generally, you can observe the soil when watering. After the surface of the potting soil turns white, you should water it. Water it thoroughly at one time until water flows out from the bottom of the pot.

In addition, after Christmas cactus buds are formed, a certain air humidity must be maintained, so water should be sprayed frequently to keep the buds moist, as they will easily dry out if the air is dry.

Pruning during the bud stage of Schlumbergera

After the Christmas cactus has flower buds, it can be pruned in combination with bud thinning. Pruning should cut off some uneven stems to ensure that the plant has a better ventilation environment.

At the same time, bud thinning should be carried out during the bud stage. Some weak and overcrowded buds should be removed, and only one strong bud should be retained at the top of each stem. Too many buds will affect the variety and quality of Christmas cactus flowering.