Grandma asked not to make fatal mistakes in the cultivation of the Decembrist

Houseplant Decembrist It's called that for a reason. It blooms during the tropical summer, in November-December, and finishes flowering only in January. It is not surprising that in our latitudes the flower is so popular. He looks forward to the winter and sees the light of day.



In this article, the editorial board "Site" will tell about all the features of growing a Decembrist at home.

The Decembrist house plant is one of the types of forest cacti. Many people call it a Christmas tree because it blooms during the Christmas holidays. The main advantage of this plant is that it is absolutely unpretentious in care.

The incredibly beautiful flowers of the Decembrist are usually painted in purple pink or red shades. The life of each flower lasts no longer than 1-2 days. However, due to their number, active flowering is stretched for 4-5 weeks.



If you properly care for the Decembrist, he will please you with re-flowering in the spring. In addition, if done correctly, the plant can live and bloom for 20 years. Think of it!

Among the main conditions for the care of the flower is lighting. The Decembrist likes to be in the light, but he will not tolerate it if direct sunlight hits him. The room in which your flower will live, you need to ventilate regularly. And this, by the way, is useful for a person.



The optimal temperature for the Decembrist during flowering is 18-20 degrees Celsius. The rest of the time is enough +12-16 degrees. If you are going to plant a Decembrist with your own hands, choose loose soil and make a drainage layer. Choose a pot with a diameter of about 10-12 centimeters.

Watering and other care for the Decembrist In the summer, the plant should be watered regularly, but moderately. Since the Decembrist loves moisture, periodically it should be sprayed from the sprayer. If the summer was very hot, at least once a month should rinse the flower under a warm shower.



And in autumn and winter, at rest, watering should be reduced to a minimum. Enough 1 time in 2 weeks. Always focus on the state of the soil in the pot. It should be wet, but do not get bogged down.

In spring and summer, the Decembrist should be fed. This is done 1 time in 2 weeks. There is no need to invent a bicycle: the simplest universal fertilizer for cacti and flowering plants is suitable. It is best to add fertilization after watering or during it. Before flowering, fertilizing the plant is prohibited.



From time to time the flower needs to be transplanted. This is done every 2-3 years in the spring. Use special soil for cacti. Vermiculite and river sand are added to it. Use ceramsite as drainage.

If you want to prolong the flowering, prune the bush at rest. Select the parts that are better removed, and carefully unscrew or cut them with scissors at the point of connection with other segments of the Decembrist. When the plant blooms, it is strictly forbidden to touch it.

Astrologers call the Decembrist the Libra plant. According to experts, this flower is able to absorb negative energy and convert it into positive. He awakens in people their spiritual kindness, no matter how deeply it is hidden.



They say that this plant is especially good to start in a house in which there is an unfavorable atmosphere. Decembrist will help to establish it at the energy level. Even the hardest and most evil person will melt in the presence of a beautiful flower. It will not be superfluous to put such a plant in the office of civil servants or a psychologist.

Also, the plant protects a person from various sores and can heal from allergies and insomnia. You believe that?

Tell me: is there a Decembrist in your house and how do you take care of this plant? I'll see you in the comments!