Soon bloom unusual plant with a national name Decembrist, and scientific - Zigokaktus Schlumberger. The flowering period begins in December for the New Year and ends around February.
He has bushy stems that we take for leaves. In fact, it is bonded to each other plates.
Origin
Cactus native of tropical forests in Brazil, where peacefully coexists with large trees. This is not a parasite, Decembrist not harm the owner and does not take away the nutrients can safely exist in the root system, and on the branches, do not hesitate to stay in the stony ravines. In the 19th century, the plant discovered and brought to Europe, where for a long time to breed new hybrids of domestic breeding.
Now cactus is popular in greenhouses collectors and lovers in a private breeding of this undemanding plant.
How to care
Dekabrist not fussy, but the rules must be observed, otherwise flowering cactus will not please the middle of winter:
- Moderate coverage. He prefers to windows that face east, does not need a constant light.
- High humidity. Succulent loves to swim. Moderately watered as the drying of the ground and spray. Dekabrist itself will tell if he is a little moisture: a little dry up its stems.
- Temperature range from say 15 to 20 degrees Celsius, without drafts. Keep batteries away from cactus, do not let it dry out.
- The growing season starts in March, then it is possible to feed, but not often, and about every two months. To finish in September. In winter, no fertilizers are not necessary.
- Do not put in big pots! The root system is adapted to live on the rocks, they do not need a lot of land.
Once the bud is perfect, there will come a period of rest when you need to reduce watering, and in any case not to pour fertilizer, so as not to disturb the resting mode.
How to achieve an abundant flowering
In the autumn period is necessary to help form the buds to clean this pot in a cool and dark place (temperature not lower than 10 degrees!), Reduce watering. Around November reposition back to the sill. In December, as soon as the buds begin to appear, the cactus does not touch it, do not turn and do not spray. Only watering and watch bloom surprisingly fragile and delicate flowers.
Experienced growers recommend in March or April, pinch back long shoots (broken off 1 or 2 plates). This helps create a beautiful crown buds and stimulate growth.
Treat yourself to a cactus, which gives a fairy tale in winter, blossoming in full bloom in spite of frosts and blizzards outside.
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