Important rules transplant Decembrist House
Available in stores decembrist (Schlumberger) is contained in a special substrate unsuitable for long-term cultivation of plants. Therefore, in 2-3 weeks after purchase, you need to transplant the bush. Let us consider some of the nuances of the procedure.
Choosing the pot and the soil properly
The root system Schlumbergera surface, so it is selected pot for shallow, with the presence of holes to drain excess water.
If the container is too voluminous, the plant begins to bloom until obovet roots of its interior.
Acquired a special primer designed for forest cacti. You can also prepare their own substrate.
It should consist of the following components:
· Sheets and turf ground;
· Sand;
· peat;
· charcoal;
· Bark fines.
Transplant Decembrist in new dishes and the ground is made not only in the purchase, but also in the case if the plant increased from the previous pot, and if you want to save at least part of the dying, for whatever reasons, plants.
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Transplanting Schlumbergera steps:
· On the bottom of the pot is placed a small drainage layer (expanded clay, sand, small stones);
· Further poured a bit of soil;
· From an old pot goes Schlumberger which roots shake off the excess substrate;
· If the plant has damaged parts, they are cut, cuts disinfected with activated carbon;
· Decembrist carefully exhibited in the center of the new pot is filled with substrate.
An important condition! Immediately when transplanting decembrist not watered as injured roots from moisture may rot.
The first watering is carried out 3 days after transplantation warm water defended.
For the first time decembrist placed in a slightly shaded place, it can be inside the room. Since adaptation of the plant after the stressful procedure will be faster.
After the start eggshell new leaves, Schlumberger is transferred to the light, protected from the direct rays of the sun sill.
It is impossible to transplant Decembrist during flowering. During this period, he spends a lot of energy on the formation of buds, and its survival is delayed.
In addition, for the transplant, he could lose all the flowers. The best time for this operation - March-April.
Armed with the knowledge of the transplant grower can easily carry out the procedure, rozhdestvenniku necessary to build new leaves and showy inflorescences different palette.