After flowering in March, Christmas Cactus will enter the dormancy period, which will not last for a long time, depending on the specific growth environment. During the dormancy period, fertilization was stopped until new buds appeared on the stem nodes and normal water and fertilizer management was resumed. Apply thin nitrogen once a half month, do not pour it on the leaves when applying fertilizer, so as not to affect the growth of stems.
Crab claw orchid needs to change basin every two years, generally in March to April. When changing the basin, we should pay attention to fertilization. First, a layer of 3cm coarse sand particles should be placed on the bottom of the basin to facilitate drainage. Then, a small amount of decomposed animal manure or bone meal fish scales should be added to the soil to increase the fertility of the soil. Pay attention not to contact the root system with fertilizer directly, so as not to cause fertilizer damage and affect the growth.
It is good for the growth of plants to apply fertilizer properly. Do not apply fertilizer immediately after grafting, first put the plant in the shade, one week later, after the grafting incision is dry, apply fertilizer first and then water, and apply fertilizer mainly with liquid fertilizer.
It is good for normal maintenance. Fertilization can be conducted once every half a month. In the peak season of flowering and growth, potassium and phosphorus fertilizers should be increased appropriately.
