Why does not the Decembrist flower?
With proper care, the houseplant"Decembrist" (zigokaktus) blooms in the beginning of winter.If this does not happen, then there are no conditions necessary for its flowering.What are these conditions, why does the Decembrist not flower? Let's try to figure it out.
Why the flower does not flower the Decembrist
Epiphytic plant has a weak root systemand does not require much soil. It is important only that it has a loose organic peat structure and some sand. Pay attention to the size of the pot. Often the flower of the Decembrist does not blossom because of the tightness, so it is very important to transplant it every year into a new pot, 1-2 cm in diameter larger than the previous one. But, if you transplant the plant into too large a capacity, this too will not be of use, since in this case all the forces of the plant will go to strengthen the root and green mass, and there will be no more blossoming forces.
The appearance of kidneys is impossible at a temperatureabove 23 ° С. Buds are laid during the month in early autumn. At this time, the temperature should not leave the limits of 17-20 ° C. Comfortable conditions for the Decembrist - it's humidity, space and light (but not direct sunlight), so the kitchen is not the best place to live a flower. During the shortest December days, the most favorable conditions for the flowering of the zigokactus arise.
If the temperature in the winter apartment does not rise above 11-15 ° C, there is every reason to expect a plentiful flowering of the "Decembrist", under such conditions it can blossom in February or even in March.
How to make the Decembrist blossom
A good result will be the root feeding andtimely prevention of diseases. Perform these procedures should be once a month, except for the rest period. In the summer, the zigokaktus requires abundant watering. To water it is better in the pallet, in order to avoid decay of roots.
The plant must be cleaned of dust, once a month(except for the period of bud formation) to arrange a cool shower for him. In no case should you rearrange the flower from place to place and rotate it relative to the sides of the world - this can lead to the dropping of buds. Preparing to transfer the plant for irrigation or spraying, it makes sense to put a label on the pot, so that on returning the flower took its original position. In the beginning of autumn watering is reduced, the plant is given complete rest.
The first emerging buds signal thatyou need to resume watering, but in this case you can not overdo it. With insufficient abundant flowering, it is necessary to clean our "Decembrist" from old shoots - new ones are formed in their place, which, in turn, stimulates the formation of buds. Adhering to these rules, you will admire the flowering of the zigokaktus for 20 years or more.
