If you made the same mistake as I did in putting the Decembrist in this place, then soon his leaves will fall, remove him immediately.

The landscape outside the window is increasingly immersed in autumn-winter grayness, which means that the starry hour of the Decembrist comes. Owners of this popular houseplants begin to enjoy the long-awaited flowering in late November. It lasts until February, if you take good care of it. The leaves of the Decembrist store several secrets, without the knowledge of which he will simply drop the buds.



Someone may think that the Decembrist is a capricious plant, and the fall of buds is an unpredictable tragedy! However, botanists have their own opinion on this. The flowering process is easy to control.

Decembrist leaves: proper care and temperature regime Let's go in order: what is a Schlumberger, she is a Decembrist or zygocactus? It is an epiphytic cactus native to the rainforests of Brazil, Jamaica and Guatemala. That is why flowering occurs during the winter months of the northern hemisphere. Just when his homeland is in the middle of summer.

Where are we and where is the equator? But the room temperature regime fully meets the needs of an exotic plant that feels great at home. The only question is the habits of the Decembrist himself, which remain the same even thousands of kilometers from home. The most important one is a healthy sleep.



When the Decembrist hibernates In order for the Decembrist to bloom violently and for a long time, he needs to gain strength well. It has two periods of rest in the year, during which it turns into the most unpretentious plant you can dream of. The first begins from August to October, the second immediately after flowering - from February to March. During the second flower rests after its performance. At this time, you need to transfer the Decembrist to a darkened place, completely stop feeding, reduce watering from 2-3 times a week to 1-2.

Especially important is the summer-autumn period, which is perceived by the Decembrist as winter. At this time, you can not be afraid to overcool the plant, on the contrary - it needs a noticeable drop in temperature to 12-14 degrees, and sometimes up to 8-10. So try to find a place away from the sun and the battery. For these purposes, an insulated loggia or balcony is perfect.



Compliance with sleep and wakefulness is the key to a successful start of flowering. And once it starts, all that remains is to keep it for as long as possible. And without this, you can not do without knowing a few simple rules.

At this time, he needs support, regular watering and enough sunlight. However, it should always be remembered that zygocactus prefers to grow in dense tropical forests. Direct sunlight is not his best friend. The scattered light suits him best. Therefore, refrain from putting it directly on the windowsill!

And most importantly, do not move the plant from place to place when it blooms. This is the main reason why a Decembrist can shed buds in an instant.



You may have heard stories like this. Some of your friends or acquaintances brought home the Decembrist in the midst of flowering. It was impossible to take his eyes off the store shelf! Just bring him home and he dropped the leaves. This happens if your new pet feels a sudden change in temperature. And in winter, this is a particularly popular mistake: from a warm store to the cold, from frost to a warm apartment. Well, you can't make it worse.

So another tip: it is better to refrain from buying a zygocactus in the cold season.



The leaves of the Decembrist: the secrets of caring for the zygocactus Paradoxically for a plant that likes torrential rains, the overflow is destructive for him. In forests, moisture is distributed evenly, which can not be said about the pot. It is better to water the Decembrist more often, but in small quantities. The soil should remain moist and the pallet dry. Unfortunately, most Schlumberger dies precisely because of the overflow. The plant is very vulnerable to fungal diseases of the root system.

What is important, not only the ground, but also the air should be moist. If you can not achieve flowering, and in general the flower looks sluggish, it seems that your house is too dry air. This, by the way, is not very useful for both people and pets. An excellent solution is an air humidifier to maintain a comfortable atmosphere with a humidity rate of about 45%.



Some savvy Decembrist owners keep a pot in the bathroom. And this is a great solution for such a moisture-loving plant. Do not forget that the root system of the zygocactus is weak, and some of the nutrients it takes from the air. The main thing is that there is enough light in the bathroom.

In this important period, zygocactus especially needs potassium and phosphorus. These two components are responsible for the formation of buds, their size and number. It is best for these purposes suitable solution of calcium nitrate and infusion on eggshell. Then the leaves of the Decembrist will be green and the flowers lush.



And the last simple truth that must be familiar to all lovers of domestic plants. Water straight from the tap does not like schlumberger, it is better to let it stand for a few days. At the same time, botanists emphasize: during flowering, it is better to water the Decembrist with warm water. After all, in winter you can forget and put a bottle next to a window or balcony, and water of low temperature will make a flowering plant experience considerable stress.



Zigocactus itself is a very calm and compliant pet, especially during hibernation. With proper care, he will live at least 25 years! In general, flowering depends on three factors: good sleep, temperature and watering. Follow the instructions above, and the Decembrist is sure to please you with a lush scarlet color throughout the winter.