Boost your Christmas cactus blooms with a kitchen secret
When other plants have long since finished blooming, the Christmas cactus amazes us with its breathtaking flowers. However, before this happens, it needs to be provided with the right conditions. A homemade fertilizer from what we have in our own kitchen can help.
The Christmas cactus, also known as the holiday cactus, is a plant that attracts attention during the winter period with its impressive flowers. How should we take care of it properly? It's very simple.
How to take care of the Christmas cactus?
The Christmas cactus captivates with its appearance for a reason. After all, it blooms in winter, so when it’s gray and gloomy outside, it beautifully decorates our homes. However, this plant doesn’t like areas with direct sunlight access.
The temperature of the room it's in is also significant. The Christmas cactus feels best when the temperature fluctuates between 64 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
During the blooming period, avoid moving the plant, as it may lose its buds. It’s important to ensure that the soil it grows in isn’t too dry or overwatered. Regular watering is essential.
Homemade fertilizer for the Christmas cactus
It’s important to know that the Christmas cactus also needs essential nutrients for proper growth besides the right conditions. Thanks to these nutrients, it will captivate us with its lush blooms. Before going to the store for special fertilizers, it’s worth trying a simple and inexpensive homemade solution.
For this, we can use black tea. Simply brew it as usual, then dilute it in a 1:1 ratio with water. Once it cools down, water the plant as usual. Apply the homemade fertilizer to the Christmas cactus once a week.
Not everyone knows that in this case, tea provides the Christmas cactus with nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, and even tannins, which can significantly impact its condition.
