How long does the flowering period of Christmas cactus last? How to extend the flowering period?

1. How long is the flowering period?

The flowering time of Christmas cactus starts from September every year and lasts until April of the following year. The growth conditions of Christmas cactus in different growing environments are different, and the flowering time varies. The specific flowering time is determined by the climate and growth of the flowers in that year. The flowering period of Christmas cactus can last for 2-3 months, and the flowering period can be short or long. If you do not pay attention to maintenance, the flowering period may be shortened.

2. How to prolong the flowering period

1. Avoid strong light: Christmas cactus needs plenty of sunlight before and during flowering, but once it blooms, it cannot be kept in a strong light environment. You can move the Christmas cactus to a semi-shaded place and expose it to scattered light, with at least 30%-50% shading. If the light is too strong, the flowers will be burned, causing the buds to wither prematurely, greatly shortening the flowering period, so be sure to avoid strong light.

2. Low temperature treatment: Christmas cactus likes a cool growing environment. If the temperature in the growing environment is too high, the flowers will be greatly shortened. The temperature can be controlled and kept at around 10-15 degrees to reduce the metabolic rate, which can extend the flowering period.

3. Maintain temperature difference: After the Christmas cactus blooms, the surrounding temperature difference should be kept within 5 degrees.