In which houses the Decembrist blooms twice a year or more

Blossoming in the middle of frosts, the Decembrist (schlumberger, zygocactus) is a real joy for the eyes that miss the bright summer colors. But in order for the plant to please you with friendly flowering in winter, you need to take care of it in autumn.



The topic of general care for the Decembrist we have already raised in one of the articles.



Today we will talk about how to feed it before flowering. Let’s focus on natural remedies.

Universal fertilizers for cacti, which are generally suitable for the Decembrist, usually correspond to the formula NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium). There are nuances in our case.



Like nitrogen. In spring, it is applied to the soil to improve the growth of the green mass of the plant. And in autumn, we don't need the plant to waste its resources on leaves to the detriment of flowering. Therefore, the composition of autumn feeding (November-December) includes primarily products rich in phosphorus and potassium.

The composition of wood ash includes exactly those elements that interest us. Phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium and many others.



Dilute in a liter of water at room temperature a tablespoon of sifted ash. Let me brew for 3 hours. Stir and use watering instead of regular water.

The skin of bananas is rich in potassium, magnesium and phosphorus. And the powder from it is perfect for feeding the Decembrist before flowering.



Wash thoroughly and dry the fresh banana peel. After grinding in a coffee grinder. Powder from the skin mound over the soil mixture and fields with water. This method will help to blossom with a lush color and other thorny domestic plants.

Cheap and 100% natural bone meal is made from ground animal bones. It serves as an excellent source of phosphorus for flowering houseplants.



© Phere The one-time rate for one plant is 10 grams. After applying fertilizer, be sure to pour your zygocactus. Nutrients from bone meal are released slowly, so once a season will be enough.

Like all children of shady rainforests, the Decembrist loves humidity and does not like intense sunlight. From the south, it is better to move it to the east or north. And with the arrival of heat, it is desirable to take out on a glazed balcony.



To prepare for flowering, schlumberger should spend at least a month at a temperature of 10-15 degrees. Therefore, with the arrival of autumn, do not rush to bring the pot into the apartment. After the buds appear on the leaves of the Decembrist, do not touch it or rearrange it.



If you believe specialists in feng shui, the Decembrist flower creates an aura of kindness and understanding in the family. Put it in the money zone, and your family will be financially prosperous.

Not bypassed the flowering Decembrist side and folk signs. It blossomed in October - to money. In November, expect a pleasant acquaintance. To dream, unexpected and pleasant changes in life are coming. And if it blooms twice a year, then it is to the soon replenishment of the family.