Decembrist - a flower that belongs to the familyepiphytic cacti, genus Schlumberger. The plant, like other epiphytic species, develops through photosynthesis; however, with insufficient nutrition, it begins to extract nutrients not only through the root system, but also from the air, using additional air roots for this.
In botany, the Decembrist flower receivedfame as a zigokaktus, and its popular name is due to the formation of colorful buds in the first month of winter, which can delight the eye with its delightful flowers almost until February. In the homeland of plants in South America at this time summer comes.
Decembrist flower care
The plant has been known in Europe for quite some time andalong with other indoor flowers is very popular. The wide spread of the Decembrist is due to its unpretentiousness. Zigokaktus, like other epiphytic plants, can do without water for a long time. But in this case, it will cease to bloom, as it retains nutritional moisture for vital activity, and it lacks strength to form buds.
If you aim, you can get fromDecembrist long flowering, up to four times over the winter with small intervals. To do this, the plant will need a lot of light, sufficient watering and favorable temperature conditions.
Dekabrist-flower is very fond of sunlight.The plant belongs to cacti, which in natural conditions choose places higher where there is a lot of sunlight. In winter, on short light days, it is necessary to put the pot on the window-sill near the largest and lightest window. Although the flower feels great in shady places. During flowering, it can be put higher and far away, for example, to decorate a floor oasis. Due to the fact that the Decembrist is an epiphytic flower, it can be planted in one pot to a higher brother.
In dry air central heatingIt is necessary to carefully observe the mode of watering the plant. We can not allow the earthen room to dry up, otherwise the flowers may curl, and new young buds will not be able to dissolve. During flowering, the plant should not be sprayed, because the buds and flowers do not like this procedure. It is best to wipe the Decembrist indoor plants with a damp cloth. Until the cactus is not dissolved, it must be sprayed.
For growth Decembrist enough a few spoonssoil, due to its epiphyticity. The root system is poorly developed, and food is produced mainly by air roots. Such requirements are minimal, but you should not put the Decembrist into a spacious pot. If there is a large amount of free space, the plant between waterings will not be able to absorb all the moisture that has entered, and this can lead to rotting of the roots and basal parts of the stem.
In general, when watering the Decembrist should be observedmoderation and mode. It should be borne in mind that the plant can receive additional moisture from aerial roots, which are also a flower health detector. If the roots look dry or wilted, the Decembrist does not have enough moisture. Then it is necessary to increase the humidity in the room with the help of a humidifier and spray the space near the blossoming flower, avoiding the ingress of water on the buds of the plant.
Although the Decembrist flower is not too sensitive tothermometer readings, but temperature conditions below 12 or above 26 degrees can lead to failure of flowering. The plant is loyal to the airing, it will stand when exposed to drafts. But still you should not get involved in this procedure, especially in winter. Otherwise, the cactus will overcool and will not be able to please you in the cold time with beautiful flowers.
