Amazing "Christmas Star": the subtleties of care at home

Plants that bloom on your windowsill, at the time, when it's winter, able to bring joy and make the bright colors in the interior of the apartment. One such plant is the "Christmas Star". The article describes the features and secrets of caring for her at home.

Characteristics

Plant likes heat, but the temperature above 25 degrees moves with difficulty. The ideal temperature for a good state is 15-20 degrees.

Negatively relates to air dry at home. This problem is solved by frequent spraying plants. Also flower negative attitude towards:

· Drafts;

· Frost;

· Open the sun's rays;

· Frequent watering.

Any of the above factors can be deadly to the plants. With proper care blooms for about two months.

Lighting

"Christmas Star" prefers bright, slightly diffused light. From direct sunlight should be protected.

Experienced growers are advised, in the summer put a flower on the loggia, or to provide fresh air, avoiding drafts.

To bloom before the new year requires a special light regime. After the 13 hours of sunlight, it should be covered with a black bag, so that there would be no light. Such actions must be performed within two months. In the event of the bracts, should return to normal color mode.

Watering

During the summer, the flower needs abundant watering. The frequency of watering depends on how fast the complete drying of the soil.

In the winter the soil should be kept slightly moist. Requires moderate watering, or high humidity can lead to root rot, and the respective diseases.

Fertilizer

Following the acquisition of plants, fertilization is required in a month. This will prolong the bloom. Choose complex fertilizer for house colors, high quality.

In the dormant period (March-April), the plant is prohibited to fertilize.

With the advent of new growth necessary to make fertilizer every 8 days. The most abundant fertilizer must be a flower in the spring time. Choose fertilizer containing N, P, K in equal amounts. Growing rapidly on such natural ingredients as:

· Humus;

· Bird droppings;

· Humus.

Adhering to all the rules of caring for "Christmas Star", she will answer you bright blooms.