What kind of fertilizer is good for Christmas cactus base fertilizer (base fertilizer application method)

Effect of base fertilizer on Christmas cactus

The base fertilizer for Christmas cactus is relatively mild, causing little harm to the plant. It also has long-lasting fertility and can improve the soil quality, making it loose and breathable, which is beneficial to the growth of the plant.

Selection of fertilizer for Christmas cactus

If you apply base fertilizer to Christmas cactus, it is best to use organic fertilizer. The fertilizer needs to be fully decomposed and raw fertilizer cannot be used directly.

Christmas cactus is light-loving and drought-tolerant, and likes fertilizer and water. It can be repotted in the spring of each year. It is better to apply full-element compound fertilizer when repotting.

How to apply base fertilizer to Christmas cactus

The best time to apply base fertilizer to Christmas cactus is from autumn to before flowering, and appropriate amount of fertilizer solution with relatively high phosphorus and potassium content should be applied.

First, spread a 3 cm layer of coarse sand particles at the bottom of the Christmas cactus pot. This will improve drainage. A small amount of decomposed animal manure can be added to the soil to make the soil fertile. Fertilizer should not be too close to the roots, as it can easily cause fertilizer damage.

How much fertilizer should be added to Christmas cactus

Bone meal or superphosphate can be applied to the Christmas cactus flower pot, or you can use a little full-element compound fertilizer, which is mainly composed of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and other nutrients as supplements. However, you must control the dosage when using this fertilizer. Generally, mix more than 10 grains into the soil. This way of applying base fertilizer often has good effects and is relatively safe.

How to apply fertilizer to Christmas cactus

When the leaves of the Christmas cactus are in good health, move it to a place with sufficient sunlight, and apply phosphorus fertilizers such as bone meal and eggshells to the bottom of the pot. The Christmas cactus will enter the flowering period as soon as winter comes.

The flowering period of Christmas cactus is very long, from winter to spring. It needs continuous topdressing during this period, and the remaining flowers should be cut off after the flowers fade, as keeping them will consume the nutrients of the Christmas cactus.