1 liter of lukewarm, settled water
1 teaspoon of dry yeast
1 tablespoon of sugar
Instructions:
Dissolve the sugar and yeast in the lukewarm water.
Let the solution sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours to allow the light fermentation to begin.
Stir again before use and apply directly to the soil around your Christmas cactus.
This solution provides a burst of beneficial nutrients, enzymes and microbe-activating sugars that help energize the roots and increase flowering potential.
How and when to use the tonic
Use this treatment once every 4-6 weeks during the plant’s active growing season or just before flowering (usually in the fall or early winter).
Do not use during the cactus’ dormant (post-flowering) phase, usually from February to April.
Water the soil lightly before applying the tonic, as pouring it onto dry soil may be less effective.
For a medium-sized plant, use approximately 150-200 ml (about one cup) of the mixture.
