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How to water the Christmas Cactus in the flowering period

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-05-08 11:22:33
It needs to control water during flowering, usually once every three days, and once a week if the temperature is low. Of course, there are different times in different seasons. If some varieties bloom in summer, they should be watered every day. When watering, it's best to do it in the morning or in the evening, with proper temperature and better water absorption. In addition, the best combination of fertilization at the same time, a moderate amount of fertilizer can extend the flowering period.

I. frequency of watering

It should control the frequency of watering during flowering, not too frequently. Generally, the water should be poured once every three days or so. In case of low temperature environment, the watering time can be extended to once a week. In addition, every time you water, you should make the soil completely wet. The soil and root system at the bottom should also see water.

2. Water in season.

Its flowering period is relatively long, mainly in spring, and some varieties also have a meeting in summer. How to water depends on the season of flowering. If it blooms in spring and the air is moist, it is usually watered once every 5 days. If summer flowers, will consume a lot of water, to make up water, every day to water.

3. Watering time

Besides the frequency of watering, the time of watering should also be paid attention to. It is better to replenish water in the flowering period when the sun is not out in the morning or in the evening when the sun sets. At this time, the temperature is more suitable and the water loss is slow. However, if spring water replenishment is best carried out at noon, so that flowers can bloom more vigorously.

Zygocactus japonicus

IV. combination of water and fertilizer

There are also many nutrients consumed in the flowering period, which can be combined with fertilizer supplement at the same time when watering. Fertilizer with potassium dihydrogen phosphate on the line, the amount does not need to be too much, once a half month, after fertilization timely water permeability, this can extend the flowering period.

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