How to Make Your Christmas Cactus Bloom Using a Simple Kitchen Ingredient
The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) is one of the few houseplants that can produce spectacular flowers right in the middle of winter. Yet, many plant lovers struggle to get it to bloom year after year.
Fortunately, there is a simple, natural, and inexpensive solution: watering it with sweetened black tea. Here’s how to use this easy home method to turn your cactus into a true winter star.
1. The Secret of Sweetened Black Tea
a. Ingredients You’ll Need
You don’t need expensive fertilizers. This method only requires three basic kitchen items:
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1 cup of water
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1 black tea bag (or 1 teaspoon of loose black tea)
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1 teaspoon of sugar
b. How to Prepare the Tea Solution
Brew a cup of black tea using hot water, just like you would for drinking.
Once ready, add one teaspoon of sugar and stir well.
Let the mixture cool completely before using it on your plant.
2. Targeted and Well-Timed Watering
a. How Often and When to Use It
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