How to achieve a flowering cactus
How to achieve a flowering cactus
In many houses cacti are kept, but house plants for some reason bloom extremely reluctantly. The reason for this phenomenon lies in the incorrect care and inadequate conditions.
You will need
- - Cactus;
- - Phosphoric acid potassium;
- "Fresh earth."
Instructions
1
Finding a plant in a growing state is whatit is necessary for flowering cactus. Nevertheless, in most cases, flower lovers keep cacti at home, surviving, not growing. Never use props while growing a cactus. In this case, the plant significantly weakened the root system, and it simply does not have enough energy for flowering.
2
Periodically transplant the cactus into fresh soiland do not forget that this plant also requires watering. However, do not use for the transplantation of chernozem or greenhouse soil, since in this case the cactus quickly "lazy". Great damage to the plant, which is preparing for flowering, causes additional fertilizing with organic and mineral fertilizers. Do not forget that in natural conditions the cactus grows in soil devoid of humus.
3
A plant older than 3 years is enough to transplanttime in 3-4 years. Nutrients, which are in fresh soil, it will be enough for the next transplant. The only thing that can be used is a solution of potassium phosphate, prepared from a liter of water and 1 gram of fertilizer. Do not overdo it! Spend fertilizing only in early spring for a month with weekly intervals.
4
An indispensable condition, how to make a cactusbloom, is the right winter. If the plant can wait for the winter in cool conditions, stopping the growth for a while, it will surely blossom. In the winter months, summer growth is maturing, and buds also appear. You can see them 30-50 days before the beginning of flowering. Water the cactus from November to March no more often than once a month.
5
In summer, try to keep the cactus freshair, but it is better not to put in a stuffy room for the night. Cacti react very positively to the night temperature drop. This tempers the plant and prevents infection with a red tick. The amount of sunlight required for flowering depends on the type of cactus. Put a pot with a plant in direct sunlight and always turn the cactus to light the same side. Change of lighting prevents growth of buds.