Is it suitable to use a large or small pot for Christmas cactus?

Is it suitable to use a large or small pot for Christmas cactus?

To grow Christmas cactus, you should choose a suitable flowerpot according to the size of the plant. The flowerpot should not be too big or too small. The diameter of the flowerpot should be about 30 cm. If the flowerpot is too big, it will be difficult to control the amount of water and water accumulation will easily occur.

Growing environment: Christmas cactus likes a warm, humid, semi-shady growing environment. The most suitable growth temperature is 20~25℃. It should be given 8-10 hours of light every day and watered when the soil is dry and wet.

Repotting time: It is best to repot Christmas cactus in March or April every year. At this time, the flowering period of Christmas cactus has just passed, and the impact on the root system after repotting is relatively small.

Is it suitable to use a deep or shallow pot for Christmas cactus?

The root system of Christmas cactus is very developed, and it is more suitable to be maintained in a deep pot. The depth of the pot should not be less than 15 cm. It should be determined according to the size of the plant. Too deep or too shallow is not conducive to its growth.

Among all flower pots, purple clay pots are the most suitable for the growth of Christmas cactus. They also have a certain aesthetic appeal. There should be air holes at the bottom and the depth should be more than 15 cm.

Suitable repotting method for Christmas cactus

When repotting Christmas cactus, be careful to remove the plant from the original pot, remove about 1/3 of the old soil, use tools to comb the root system of the plant, cut off the bad and rotten roots, then plant it in a new pot and add 2/3 of new soil.