What and how to feed Dekabrist summer

Decembrist rozhdestvennik - so often referred to this magnificent plant, particularly spectacular in bloom time in November - December, hence its name.

The sale usually occurs in the fall, attracting the attention of a variety of colors of flowers.

But it so happens that bought the plant for the next year refuses to bloom. Why is this happening?

For proper care is necessary to know the biological characteristics of the plant. Many genuinely be surprised to learn that the Decembrists - this is actually kind of cactus Schlumberger.

But the unusual cactus: no thorns, needs regular but controlled watering, proper and timely feeding, does not like direct sunlight. All these features are associated with a zone of its natural habitat.

Homeland plants - the mountain areas of the Brazilian tropics, where Schlumberger settled in the crevices of trunks and between speakers tree roots and blooms profusely in the middle of the South American forests, and the sweet nectar of flowers serves exotic food hummingbirds.

To plant pleased luxurious flowering is very important to summer dressing, which will allow to accumulate enough power for him.

It is carried out during the active growing season from March to September, making a break for a period of "rest" in mid-September.

For a good result it is necessary to observe the following guidelines:

· Combine with irrigation dressing, observing certain schedule;

· Choose the right fertilizer;

· Strictly observe the application rate;

· Conduct pinched out shoots.

Watering schedule is very important, as the Decembrist pereuvlazhnyat can not, it can lead to root rot.

In spring the plants watered once a week, fertilizing spend 1 per month. Before making fertilizer to make a pre-watering, this will help avoid potential burns the roots.

During the summer growing season feeding is carried out through one watering - 2 times a month.

Summer for Decembrist time of accelerated growth, it is particularly in need of nitrogen. When selecting a complex fertilizer the store is necessary to pay attention to its composition, wherein the content of nitrogen (N) should exceed the amount of potassium (K) and phosphorus (P).

application rate and fertilizer dilution indicated on the label. But for the Decembrists their need to reduce at least twice.

It is useful to pay attention to the crown of the plant. Since the beginning of June are beginning to form it by loosening or breaking off limp or dried up stalks.

Many left for Decembrists branches, consisting of 4 - 5 cuttings. In this case, the plant effectively assimilate fertilizer that promotes lush flowering.

Manufacturers offer a wide range of products for feeding. To fit the Decembrists:

· A special fertilizer for cacti and succulents;

· Complex fertilizer for decorative flowering plants;

· Complex fertilizer for orchids.

If you use the last two dilution rate halved!

Furthermore, it is permissible to use an infusion mullein in a ratio of 1 to 20.

We must remember that dressing fertilizer with a high content of nitrogen is carried out only in the period of active growth, with the onset of autumn it is stopped.