The houseplant "Decembrist" or forest cactus got its name from the incredibly beautiful and lush flowering, which in most cases continues in December. In winter, the plant brings a piece of spring into the house, cheers up and decorates the room. But it also happens that the indoor pet suddenly did not bloom, and the reasons for this are unknown. In fact, you just need to follow the basic rules for caring for a potted flower throughout the year. The Decembrist is considered an unpretentious and unpretentious plant. And if it does not bloom, then it is necessary to find out what exactly the flower does not like and urgently take measures to create a favorable atmosphere.
Decembrist care rules
Lighting requirements
The Decembrist does not like bright sunlight, it is better to put a container with a flower in partial shade. Unlike many other plants, it does not require additional illumination during short daylight hours. Flowering is possible only in natural light.
Temperature regime
The indoor plant does not like sudden changes in room temperature. The optimum temperature in winter is 12-16 degrees Celsius. In the summer, an indoor flower feels great on a loggia or balcony, but without direct sunlight.
Watering rules
Watering is recommended plentiful and regular in the warm season and minimal during the winter cold.
Leaving before flowering
For the full development of the plant during the period of bud formation, a stable temperature and good lighting must be maintained in the room. At this time, it is not recommended to cut the cuttings or rearrange the flower containers to another place. The plant requires complete rest and careful handling, otherwise the Decembrist can throw off all the buds, not allowing them to open.
Resting care
September is the month when the Decembrist is in a dormant period. From the conditions in which he spends this month, the full-fledged laying of the buds and the next flowering period depend. The air temperature should drop significantly, and the volume and frequency of watering will decrease significantly. At this time, any feeding and spraying is contraindicated.
Transfer
Timely transplantation allows the indoor plant to continue to fully develop and grow. At the time of transplantation, it is possible to inspect the condition of the root part and, if necessary, take appropriate measures. With one of the violations of the rules for caring for the Decembrist (excessive watering, overheating of the soil or its low temperature, insufficient moisture, excess or lack of fertilizers, the appearance of pests), the roots may begin to rot. It is required to carefully examine the roots and remove any damaged or diseased parts. Healthy roots should be rinsed well in room temperature water and allowed to dry.
After preventive treatment of the horse system, the flower is placed in a new flower pot filled with fresh potting soil.
If the roots are in good condition during transplantation, and the appearance of the flower is not the best, then it is worth reducing watering or changing the growing place. Perhaps there is not enough lighting.
The main reasons for the lack of flowering
- Lack of fertilizer in the soil or one of the nutrient components.
- Lack of natural light.
- Insufficient amount of irrigation water in summer.
- The plant has been in the same container for more than five years. An immediate transplant of an indoor flower is required.
- Incorrectly selected flower container. Too large a pot makes it possible for the root part to develop excessively, from which the entire plant suffers.
Decembrist is an indoor perennial that can bloom every year for two or more decades.
