08.07.2024

How to make your Christmas cactus bloom more than once a year:

By Lesia
  1. Positioning and climate:
  • Place in bright indirect light, ideally in an east-facing window.
  • Maintain temperatures between 15-24°C.
  • Protect from direct sunlight and cold below 10°C.
  1. Hydration:
  • Water abundantly and let the soil dry before the next watering.
  • Prevents root rot by ensuring that they are not submerged in water.
  • Create humidity with a tray of water and pebbles.
  1. Substrate:
  • Use a mix for cacti or succulents with good drainage.
  • Transplant every few years to a slightly larger pot.
  1. Nutrition:
  • Fertilize every two weeks after flowering and monthly during the flowering phase.
  1. Stimulate flowering:
  • Provides longer and cooler nights, avoiding light for 12-14 hours a day.
  • Maintain temperatures of 10-13°C during sprout formation.
  • Return to normal conditions when sprouts appear.
  1. Propagation:
  • Cut leaf segments, let them dry for a few days and plant in fresh soil.
  • Water minimally until roots appear.
  1. Care Tips:
  • Avoid overwatering and adjust light exposure if the leaves show brown tones.
  1. Identification:
  • Thanksgiving Cactus: Pointed projections and elongated segments.
  • Christmas Cactus: Square shape with gently scalloped edges.
  • Easter Cactus: Rounded segments with subtle notches.
    With proper care, your Christmas cactus can bloom several times a year. How to make your Christmas cactus bloom more than once a year:
  1. Positioning and climate:
  • Place in bright indirect light, ideally in an east-facing window.
  • Maintain temperatures between 15-24°C.
  • Protect from direct sunlight and cold below 10°C.
  1. Hydration:
  • Water abundantly and let the soil dry before the next watering.
  • Prevents root rot by ensuring that they are not submerged in water.
  • Create humidity with a tray of water and pebbles.
  1. Substrate:
  • Use a mix for cacti or succulents with good drainage.
  • Transplant every few years to a slightly larger pot.
  1. Nutrition:
  • Fertilize every two weeks after flowering and monthly during the flowering phase.
  1. Stimulate flowering:
  • Provides longer and cooler nights, avoiding light for 12-14 hours a day.
  • Maintain temperatures of 10-13°C during sprout formation.
  • Return to normal conditions when sprouts appear.
  1. Propagation:
  • Cut leaf segments, let them dry for a few days and plant in fresh soil.
  • Water minimally until roots appear.
  1. Care Tips:
  • Avoid overwatering and adjust light exposure if the leaves show brown tones.
  1. Identification:
  • Thanksgiving Cactus: Pointed projections and elongated segments.
  • Christmas Cactus: Square shape with gently scalloped edges.
  • Easter Cactus: Rounded segments with subtle notches.
    With proper care, your Christmas cactus can bloom several times a year.