How to delay the flowering period of Christmas cactus and how to water it during the flowering period

1. Methods for delaying flowering

The flowering period of Christmas cactus will be delayed in an environment with relatively low temperatures, but the temperature cannot be too low. Generally speaking, if the temperature in the breeding environment is kept at 5℃, its flowering period will be extended. But if you want it to bloom better, you can adjust the temperature higher.

If you want it to bloom at different times, there are different ways to deal with it. If you want it to bloom around National Day, you need to shade it around July. You can put a black cover on it or cover it with a cardboard box, and it will bloom in late September. It is cultivated in a natural environment and its flowering period is around October in winter.

2. Watering method during flowering period

When it is blooming, do not water it too often, just keep the soil slightly dry. If you water it too much, the buds will fall off and the flowers will wither prematurely. Generally, it is enough to water it once every half a month during the flowering period, and the soil in the pot should not be too moist. The watering time needs to be strictly controlled, and it is better to do it in the morning.

3. Notes

When Christmas cactus is in bloom, the pot position should not be moved too frequently, as this will cause the flower buds to fall off, and frequent moving will also affect the quality of flowering.