How to grow Christmas cactus in summer

3 tips for growing flowers in summer

ventilation

Do not place Christmas cactus in an air-conditioned room. Not only is the environment dry, but even though the temperature is low, the air is extremely stuffy, which will affect the growth of Christmas cactus. Place the Christmas cactus in a cool and ventilated place to allow air convection to dissipate the heat in the plant.

Half shade

Summer sunlight is also a key factor affecting the growth of Christmas cactus, and moderate shading is also necessary. Under normal circumstances, the shade should be 50%, not no light at all. If you are not at home most of the time, you can use a sunshade net; if you have free time, you can provide shade from 9am to 3pm every day.

spray

Spraying is the best way to cool down. It can not only ensure that there is enough humidity in the air, but also clean the leaves and keep them shiny. Spray once in the morning and evening every day, and sprinkle water around to cool down at other times. Be careful not to leave water droplets on the leaves when the sun is strong to avoid burns.

What to do if leaves fall in summer

Due to the high temperature, Christmas cactus will have various problems in the summer, and leaf falling is of course the most serious. Some flower lovers’ Christmas cactus have lost all its leaves after a summer, and no matter how much they grow in the autumn, they will not bloom! What should I do then?

① If Christmas cactus shows slight leaf loss in summer, check whether it is because of overwatering. Loosen the soil appropriately. If root rot occurs, change the pot in time!

② You can place the Christmas cactus on a balcony or under the eaves for a period of time so that it can see the sun but avoid rain.

③ Fertilization is also very important. Apply decomposed liquid fertilizer before the high temperatures in summer to ensure good growth throughout the summer.