Easter cactus is a popular plant that is often confused with the Christmas cactus. It is characterized by green leaves and strongly branched stems. It grows to about 45 cm in height. It is worth knowing that the plant has significant requirements that should not be forgotten. Otherwise, it will stop blooming and will no longer look beautiful. How to care for an Easter cactus?
How to care for an Easter cactus? It may bloom for up to several weeks
Properly cared for, the Easter cactus blooms for several weeks a year. This usually takes place in April and May, when Easter falls. Hence the name. In many countries it is a popular Christmas gift, because in a given period it can be bought already in the flowering phase.
Easter cactus does not like direct contact with sunlight, so it is best to place it next to a window facing east or west. It should not be moved too often, as it will react by dropping flower buds. Try to ensure that the air in the room is not dry, and if this is the case, regularly sprinkle the cactus with soft water. During flowering, the soil in the pot should be slightly moist at all times, and after flowering, watering should be reduced.
Soak and pour into a pot. The Easter cactus will be covered with beautiful flowers Photo pexels/feyza-tugba
How to make the Easter cactus bloom? You should take care of the plant all year round, without exception
Few people realize that for the Easter cactus to bloom, it must be properly cared for all year round, not only during the flowering period. If it does not bloom, it may mean that it has not had enough rest in winter. During this time, it should stay in a room with a temperature of 8-11 degrees Celsius for 2-3 months and must not be fertilized. Also immediately after flowering, the plant should rest for a few weeks at a slightly lower temperature. In addition, pay attention to whether the cactus has enough sunlight and whether you provide it with the right amount of nutrients.
If the cactus is not blooming, you can support it by using one tablet of activated carbon. Crumble it and then mix it with the top layer of soil in the pot. In addition, you can use egg shells, which are a source of calcium, phosphorus, zinc and silicon. In this case, it is also enough to crush them and mix them with the substrate.
Source: Gazeta
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