Can I change the soil of Christmas cactus in summer? What should I pay attention to when changing the soil of Christmas cactus?

Christmas cactus is a common flower in life. Because it is easy to grow and has the effect of purifying the air, many people like to grow some at home. So is it okay to change the soil of Christmas cactus in summer? What should be paid attention to when changing the soil of Christmas cactus? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help everyone.

Can I change the soil of Christmas cactus in summer?

Whether or not you can change the soil of Christmas cactus in summer cannot be generalized. It depends on the local climate. If the local temperature is not very high, below 30 degrees, and there is no high temperature weather in the near future, you can change the soil. If the local temperature is already very high, above 30 degrees, and Christmas cactus has no diseases or insect pests, it is best not to change the soil and wait until the right time to change the soil

What should I pay attention to when changing the soil for Christmas cactus

It is best to control water one week in advance before repotting, then take the Christmas cactus out of the pot directly, remove at least one-third of the old soil, trim the roots appropriately, and replant it. Before planting, we also need to prepare transparent and fertile potting soil. Generally, you can use leaf mold, garden soil, and sand in a ratio of 3:1:1. After planting, water it thoroughly and place it in a location with scattered light for 1-2 weeks. After the pot is adjusted, it can be moved to a normal environment for maintenance.

What should be paid attention to when grafting Christmas cactus

1. No sun exposure

No matter what rootstock you use to graft Christmas cactus, you should not expose it to the sun after grafting. Put it in a cool and ventilated place to let it survive, and then gradually expose it to the sun after it survives. Exposing it to the sun will cause the Christmas cactus scion to wilt quickly, greatly reducing the survival rate, and it will be a waste of time.

2. The wound cannot be exposed to water

After grafting Christmas cactus, the wound cannot be exposed to water, so be sure to pay attention, do not spray after grafting, and do not place it too close to the window, be careful of water splashing on the wound when it rains. The wound is very easy to rot if it is exposed to water, not to mention grafting, the rootstock may even die.

3. Don’t water too much

After grafting, do not water the rootstock too much. Too much water will cause the rootstock to grow wildly and the scion will not grow. Just keep the soil in the pot moist. When the soil in the pot is dry, spray some water on the surface.

4. Do not fertilize too early

Do not fertilize immediately after the grafted Christmas cactus survives, as this may cause the already-surviving Christmas cactus to wither again. Wait for about 20 days after the Christmas cactus survives, and then fertilize the rootstock when you see that the Christmas cactus has begun to grow or has signs of growth. At the beginning, the fertilizer must be applied thinly, and as the Christmas cactus gradually grows, the concentration of fertilizer should be adjusted appropriately.