Cactus full of flowers, how to make it produce endlessly naturally
Is it possible to have a cactus full of flowers? In this way we will produce infinite beautiful flowers in a completely natural way.
Succulents like cacti are hardy, easy to grow, and extremely diverse. However, despite their fame: no, they are not immortal.
In fact, the cold can be one of your greatest enemies. Therefore, it is advisable to have in-depth knowledge on how to care for succulents in winter. A way to avoid unpleasant inconveniences but, above all, to keep them alive and flowering frequently even in winter.
But if we know the right tricks we can enjoy a beautiful winter flowering.
Cactus full of endless flowers naturally
The cactus is a succulent plant, that is, a tropical plant native to Brazil, where its growth occurs in a warm, humid and tropical climate. The ideal temperature for this type of plants should be between 15 and 23 degrees and with exposure to light, but indirect.
When you live in a place that has mild and not very harsh winters, it is possible to let it live outdoors, taking care to protect it in the coldest season, so as not to expose it to possible frost .
Even at Christmas you have to treat the cactus as what it is: a tropical plant, after watering it you have to let the water dry completely. Any stagnation of water could cause root rot.
Only if we are in a particularly humid house, it will be appropriate to place a saucer with water and pebbles under the vase. Once the water has evaporated, it will ensure that the plant absorbs the moisture it needs.
How to get flowers endlessly? The natural method
When they are in their natural environment, that is, in the ground, they prefer the soil most suitable for succulent plants, so that it can drain well.
As a fertilizer, sugar can help nourish succulent plants by increasing their well-being, that is, by dissolving a little sugar in the water to water the plants.
However, the suitable period for fertilizer ends with the flowering period. Christmas cactus flowers bloom after a dormant period of about four weeks.
This process can be encouraged by making sure the plant has the elements it needs to thrive: longer, cooler nights.
Keep the plant in the dark for about 12-14 hours a day. If you don’t have a dark place to place it, you can cover the Christmas cactus in a box or with a clean cloth.
After Christmas the cactus plant will begin producing buds and you can reposition it where it was before.
Since Christmas cacti tend to lose their buds if handled too much, it is advisable to keep them away from heat sources such as radiators and water them regularly.
Once the plant has gone through a dormant period, it will produce beautiful flowers each year.