December - time special care Decembrist

For that I just love Decembrist, so it is for his vivid bloom in December and January. It's cold and dark, short daylight hours, always want to sleep - and then in the window you elevates mood fireworks rich colors! I so want to make this celebration did not end.

In many ways, the duration of flowering Zigokaktus dependent on the care of him during this period. I noticed the more attention he pays - the longer it will delight the new buds (in the reasonable measures, of course). Today, therefore, wanted to share tips, what conditions it is best to create the Decembrists before and during flowering.

Care in December: the basic principles

Until about the middle of November Decembrist is at rest, it is preparing to bloom. As soon as you notice the appearance of the first buds, choose a permanent place where the plant will be located before the end of flowering.

The fact that rearrange or even turning the pot at the time of budding and flowering can not - because of changes Zigokaktus often resets buds. Therefore, choose a well-lit, but no direct sunlight, place. Best would be eastern or western window sill. If your windows face south, pritenit plant translucent curtain.

Temperature

Optimal performance of the thermometer during flowering houseplant - 20-22 degrees during the day and 18-20 degrees at night. It will be the ideal setting. But, as experience has shown, and ordinary home Schlumberger pleases us.

Zigokaktus afraid of drafts and extreme temperatures. Therefore, choosing a permanent place for the flowering indoor flower, do not put a pot under the window leaf or near the balcony door.

Watering

During flowering house plant watering should be regular, but not too abundant. Emblem that requires regular moistening, drying up to the top layer of soil in the pot at 2-3 cm.

Do not allow the acidification of land - it is fraught with rotting of the root system of a flower. Drain the water from the sump over 15-20 minutes after irrigation. Watering is best done with lukewarm rainwater or water defended.

Humidity environment

As native tropical decembrist likes high humidity, at least 60%. In December, it is particularly important to pay attention to this point, because the heating devices is strongly dried air. During the formation of flower buds can be gently sprayed the plants from fine pulverizer, trying not to fall on them.

And when Zigokaktus blooms, the procedure is better to suspend, as may be spots on the flowers. But that's my personal opinion. Some growers say they continue spraying during flowering. In my opinion, it is possible to increase the humidity, and other ways to put near the flower container with water or put wet cloths on the hot battery. In general, you choose.

feeding

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To have enough Decembrists "forces" bloom during the formation of flower buds and flowering fertilize it 1 time in 2 weeks. To do this, use complex fertilizers for flowering plants with high content of potassium and phosphorus. Concentration do 2 times weaker than indicated on the package.

Such simple tips will help you a long time to admire the colorful blooms Decembrists on your windowsill. Good luck! If you like Schlumberger and the article was useful for you, please put "Thumbs up!" thanks. Also we recommend that you read another useful material: "Triad": artful stimulator of root growth in cuttings