Summary
How to care for the Christmas cactus? How to fertilize the Christmas cactus naturally?
The Christmas cactus is a plant whose beauty is particularly highlighted during the winter period. However, and for it to bloom abundantly, it is essential to know the right fertilization techniques. Here are some tips and tricks to achieve this.
How to care for the Christmas cactus?
Native to South America and Brazil in particular, schlumbergera is like the majority of tropical plants, sensitive to winter, despite being resistant to moisture. For this reason, it is recommended to grow it at a temperature between 18 and 21 ° C in the hot season and 10 ° in winter.
In addition, and to properly maintain the Christmas cactus, certain precautions must be taken:
A shaded exposure : to promote the development of Schlumbergera, It is Not recommended from move it once the first flowers Appeared. It is best to place it in a place where the lighting oscillates between shadow and light in the hot season, from mid-May to September.
Light and well-drained soil: The period conducive to the flowering of this plant, is between March and December. Ideally, it will be necessary to provide a mixture of natural fertilizer and sand every 15 days, before and during growth, making sure not to oversprinkle it with water. Try to space out the water supply as much as possible, before flowering, to allow the substrate to dry. From flowering, the spacing time between two waterings should be a little longer. This does not mean waiting until the soil is completely dry before watering it. Afterwards, you can stop fertilizing until spring.
Apply the fertilizer gently: avoid splashing by slightly lifting the stems of the Christmas cactus. The fertilizer should not land directly on its leaves in any way. This can cause burns.
How to fertilize the Christmas cactus naturally?
Drizzle with apple water : it is an excellent fertilizer. Make Boil two liters of water and then soak a whole apple previously cut into pieces. Two days later, you can water your Christmas cactus with this solution rich in iron, phosphorus, potassium and many other nutrients essential for its growth.
Drizzle with banana water: just like the apple, this fruit also provides important nutrients that will help the Christmas cactus develop better. To do this, soak two banana skins in 1.5 liters of water for at least 24 hours before watering your plants with this mixture.
Water with water and wood ashes: In addition to stimulating growth, This solution also protects Schlumbergera from pests and weeds. Mix in this case, 2 tablespoons of wood ash with 1 liter of water and let stand for about 3 hours, before proceeding to watering. Thanks to this fertilizer solution, your Christmas cactus will receive everything it needs to bloom abundantly, namely, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and many more.
