Blooming around the festive time, Christmas Begonias stand out with their heart shaped leaves that are stunning enough to make it the centerpiece of your holiday decor!
06.12.2023 - 07:51 / balconygardenweb.com / Christmas Cactus / Raul Cornelius
Choosing the perfect fertilizer for this festive plant is essential to ensure a dazzling display of flowers just in time for the holiday season! Let’s explore the top options, both organic and commercial, tailored specifically for your Christmas Cactus.
One of the best Christmas Cactus Fertilizers you can use is a balanced liquid formula (10-10-10), diluted to 1/2 of its strength – apply it once in 2-3 weeks.
Use a light sprinkling on the topsoil, around 1-2 tablespoons per pot. Apply once every month during the growing season (spring and summer).
Dilute compost tea with water in a 1:10 ratio (1 part tea to 10 parts water). Use this diluted solution every two weeks from spring to early fall.
Steep 3-5 crushed eggshells in a gallon of water for a few days. Apply once a month, starting in early spring.
Dilute the emulsion at about one tablespoon per gallon of water. Use every 2-4 weeks from spring to early fall. Avoid use in the winter dormant period.
Mix approximately 2-3 teaspoons per gallon of water. Apply every two weeks from early spring until the end of the blooming period.
Mix approximately 2-3 teaspoons per gallon of water. Apply every two weeks from early spring until the end of the blooming period.
Mix 5-7 drops per quart of water. Apply every two weeks during the active growing season (spring through early fall).
Mix 1-2 teaspoons per gallon of water. Feed every two weeks during the growing season. Avoid application in the dormant winter period.
Use 1/2 capful per quart of water. Apply every two to four weeks during the active growth period. Reduce frequency in the fall and stop in winter.
Sprinkle one tablespoon per 4 square feet of soil surface area (adjust for pot size). Apply in the early spring and can last
Blooming around the festive time, Christmas Begonias stand out with their heart shaped leaves that are stunning enough to make it the centerpiece of your holiday decor!
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