Does Christmas cactus need to be repotted in spring? Does it bloom in spring?

1. Does Christmas cactus need to be repotted in spring?

Christmas cactus needs to be repotted in spring, and the specific time is after the flowers bloom, which is in March and April every year. The climate and temperature are relatively suitable at this time. Repotting can reduce damage to the plants and help them adapt and resume growth faster. If the plant is not repotted, there may not be enough space for growth after a year and the soil may easily become compacted, which will hinder subsequent growth and may even result in reduced or no flowering. Therefore, the pot should be changed once in spring after one or two years of maintenance.

2. How to repot

When repotting, loosen the soil first and be careful not to damage the roots. Then dig out the plant, or simply break the pot and take out the plant. After taking them out, trim off some old roots, dead roots, rotten roots and weak roots, and disinfect and dry them. After treatment, it can be potted and planted in new potting soil. The potting soil must be breathable and loose, and the new pot should be larger than the original one. Only in such a potting soil environment can it grow vigorously in the later stage.

3. Does it bloom in spring?

Christmas cactus can bloom in spring. Under normal circumstances, the flowering period is in winter and spring, specifically from October to around February of the following year. As long as the environment provided is suitable and the nutrients are sufficient, it can grow vigorously and bloom normally.