How to transplant Christmas cactus into pots

Time to divide the pot of Christmas cactus

Generally speaking, the best time to divide the Christmas cactus into pots is from April to October after the flowering period of the plant. During this period, the plant grows more vigorously and faster, which can help the plant survive better.

The correct way to divide the pot of Christmas cactus

When dividing the Christmas cactus into pots, first dig the Christmas cactus plant out of the original pot, clean the soil around the roots, then trim the rotten roots and old roots, and disinfect the wounds with wood ash. After the wounds are dry, you can plant it in a new pot.

After the Christmas cactus is potted, water it with a small amount of water and avoid exposing it to direct sunlight. Wait until new leaves grow before watering it normally. At the same time, move the plant to a well-lit and ventilated place for maintenance.

Precautions for transplanting Christmas cactus

1. When transplanting Christmas cactus into different pots, please note that after digging out the Christmas cactus from the old pot soil, you must keep the original soil at the roots. Also, be sure to cut off the dead branches, old branches and diseased branches to avoid affecting the growth of the plant.

2. When dividing Christmas cactus into pots, it is best to use a mixture of mountain mud, humus, and garden soil, and mix in an appropriate amount of fermented organic fertilizer, bone meal or superphosphate as base fertilizer. You can also add a small amount of wood ash to make the pH value neutral.

3. If the Christmas cactus wilts after being repotted, it should be placed in a well-ventilated place and sprayed with water once a day to keep the leaves from wilting. Wait until the soil surface is dry and then water it thoroughly, that is, keep the soil in the pot moist. After new roots grow out, the absorption function will gradually recover.