How to achieve abundant flowering of the Decembrist without spending much effort

Decembrist flower, why the leaves are sluggish, infections that lead to this

If the Decembrist has sluggish leaves, he may have been suffering from infections for a long time. Diseases such as phytium and phytophthora usually lead to this effect. The latter affects the base of the plant root. Thus, the connection between the roots and the stem is lost. The flower, it seems, is watered, but the moisture does not reach the leaves and flowers, so they wither. Fitium works on a similar principle. It also affects not even the very roots, but their base. This is enough for the plant to slowly die.

With infectious diseases, the Decembrist not only withers, segments also fall off from him. In addition, the leaves of the flower may turn pale or even turn gray. Do not confuse these signs with sunburn.

Often, along with phytium and late blight, the Decembrist infects a spider mite. It braids the leaves of the plant, and also leaves a rusty mark on them. Due to the spider mite, twigs and buds of the Decembrist can also fall off.

How to determine that the Decembrist has sluggish soft leaves precisely because of the infection? To find out why the leaves of the Decembrist wither, carefully examine the base of the plant. If the root neck began to collapse, then you are dealing with an infection. After all, with normal decay, deep roots are affected.

The Decembrist wilted: what to do with infections?

So, you have determined why the Decembrist has sluggish leaves, what to do if there is an infection? If everything is not very running and the Decembrist's sluggish leaves have just appeared, then it will be enough to treat the plant with special medicinal preparations. The most popular of them are "Fitosporin", "Maxim", "Skor", "Topaz". Carry out the treatment throughout the plant, not forgetting the root base.

Sometimes these measures are clearly not enough. For example, if the entire soil is affected by the infection. Drugs in this case obviously will not help. The only way out is to transplant the flower, and then treat it with medicine. Once in fresh good soil, the roots will begin to revive, they will begin to nourish the plant with water and nutrients. This will save the Decembrist.

We eliminate pests

Most often, the Decembrists are attacked by scale insects, mealybugs and spider mites.

It is important to know the first signs of infection.If a small cobweb and a red bloom appeared on the leaves, then a spider mite parasitizes the plant.

If signs of infection appear, all leaves must be thoroughly wiped with a solution of laundry soap. Then a plastic bag is put on the succulent. In this position, it must be left for 2 hours. After that, the leaves should be wiped with a damp soft cloth to remove soap residue. In addition, it is desirable to treat with special antiparasitic agents. You can use Actellik, Neoron, Phytoferm. Re-treatment should be performed 3-4 days after the first.

The defeat of the Decembrist by a mealybug is indicated by white lumps on the leaves. Their size is 3-7 mm. In addition, wilting of the buds and the appearance of sticky mucus on the leaves indicate the defeat of this pest. To eliminate the mealybug, you need to treat the leaves of the Decembrist with insecticides such as Confidor or Aktara.

The scale insect feeds on the juices of the plant, therefore, yellowing and drying of the leaves indicate infection with it. This pest multiplies rapidly, which without urgent intervention can cause the death of the Decembrist. To eliminate the scale insects, you can use insecticides such as Karbofos, Ankara and Tanker.

What to do if the Decembrist withers due to the affected roots?

So, it is clear why the leaves of the Decembrist wither, what to do in this case? First of all, change the conditions of the flower. If he is hot, hide in the shade or away from hot radiators. Pour the soil abundantly, but not from above, but through the pan. Thus, you will not fill it with water, the flower will receive a moderate amount of moisture, exactly as much as it needs. You can also make a warm shower for the Decembrist.This will revive his leaves. But remember that when spraying a flower, watering is usually reduced so that the flower does not receive more moisture than it needs.

If the plant has rotted due to the cold, then warm it up so that the waterlogged soil dries out. It goes without saying that it is necessary to reduce watering. These measures will help stabilize the state of the Decembrist.

If the flower continues to wither, it is advisable to transplant it. Prepare for him a not very large flowerpot so that the roots are comfortable in it. Pour over one third of the drainage container. It can be organized from broken bricks, coal or gravel. Drainage will protect the soil from waterlogging, it will eliminate stagnant water. Then pour a good dryish soil and plant the Decembrist. After such manipulations, he should recover and grow.

If all measures are in vain and the Decembrist simply dies before our eyes, you can put the flower on the shoots. This way you will get some young flowers that will have a chance to survive. Cutting the Decembrist is easy. You just break off the branches that are the tightest. They should have at least two phalanges, preferably three. You can make many such cuttings

Before planting, it is important to dry them so that they do not rot in the ground. After that, plant them in small containers with pre-prepared soil.

For the Decembrist, land intended for cacti is suitable. You can do your own soil preparation. How to do this, read in other articles on our website.

The shoots are planted in such a way that 1.5 phalanges are in the ground

This is important for the plant to take root accurately. They may not appear at the very bottom, but they will definitely grow at the junction of the members

How to make homemade vinegar

You can make apple cider vinegar at home. For this you will need:

• sweet apples - 2 kg;
• water - 1.5 l;
• sugar - 150 g.

Actions:

1. Grate apples on a coarse grater along with seeds and peel.
2. Pour water in an enamel pan, add half the sugar.
3. Cover with a towel (under the lid there will be no fermentation due to lack of air).
4. Leave for 3 weeks in a non-residential area (there will be a smell), mix the mass with a wooden spoon every day.
5. Strain, stir the 2nd half of the sugar until completely dissolved.
6. Pour into jars, cover with towels, leave to ferment for 4-6 weeks.
7. A sign of readiness - the liquid will become light and transparent.
8. After that, strain again, bottle, close well.

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White vinegar is an indispensable product in the kitchen and at home.

It is important to remember about the safe concentration, contraindications, and also to prevent the product from getting into the eyes.

Removing stains from carpet

Vinegar will help get rid of various stains on the carpet. If your child hurt his knee and soiled the carpet, then pour vinegar on the stain and wipe the stained area thoroughly. Then take a clean cloth, wet it and remove any remaining essence. Let the carpet dry and then vacuum it up.

Another way to get rid of a stubborn stain on the carpet is to mix vinegar (2 tablespoons) and baking soda (1/4 cup), rub the carpet with the resulting mixture and allow to dry. Leave the solution overnightand vacuum in the morning.

If you have pets, they will certainly stain the carpet. For example, you were late at work and could not take a walk with a dog in time, which made a puddle on the floor.Just pour vinegar over the stained area and let it dry - the essence will absorb the unpleasant odor, and during cleaning you do not have to scrub off the stubborn stain.

Use in cooking

Vinegar is used to give a sour taste to various dishes. It is better to buy a natural product. For salads, dumplings and herring, balsamic, wine, berry or fruit liquid is suitable. Acid will be needed when preparing homemade sauces, mayonnaise. It is used during the preservation of vegetables and fruits, mushrooms.

Meat marinated in vinegar will become softer and more tender. You can also boil eggs with acid. It is added to water to prevent cracking of the shell. The liquid will keep the brightness of the dyed eggs. It is necessary to add 2-3 tbsp to a liter of water with dye. l. vinegar. Mushrooms turn dark after processing, but this can be prevented with an acidic liquid. First, dirt is removed from the mushrooms, the legs are cut off, then they are washed in water with vinegar.

Delicious dishes are obtained from offal of animals. But they also lose color after cooking or baking. If the products are sprinkled with vinegar or natural lemon juice, then after cooking they will retain a light shade.

How to stimulate flowering?

From the very beginning of October to the end of November, the Decembrist is kept in a cool place. At this time, buds are intensively laid. Watering is restrained. We grow several Decembrist bushes on the loggia (insulated and glazed). There is a gradual natural decrease in air temperature, so there are no problems with flowering.

It is often advised not to move a blooming or blooming Decembrist from place to place in any case.According to my observations, and in our country these plants have been living and blooming profusely for many years, this does not affect the quality of flowering in any way. Judge for yourself: we buy a flowering plant and bring it home, after which we are afraid to budge. But after all, before coming to us, the Decembrist traveled a long way and changed his position more than once

And this did not affect flowering in any way, did not prevent the plant from attracting our attention with an abundance of beautiful flowers. And who would buy a bush with crumbling buds? I boldly rearrange the pots with the Decembrist so that other plants do not interfere with the flowering bush

Sometimes on frosty days (more precisely, nights) you have to move the Decembrist away from the glass.

Flowers most often bloom on young shoots. Shortening them helps to increase their number. To do this, pinch off a couple of segments at the ends of hanging elongated shoots. The plant itself regulates its capabilities quite well, from time to time freeing itself from ballast, the lower parts of too long shoots.

I noticed that if the Decembrist has adapted to certain conditions of life, then he can grow and bloom beautifully against all the rules. So, at one of my acquaintances, a huge bush grew and bloomed profusely literally in the “swamp”, which the caring hostess planted in a large flower pot, watering the plant exclusively with drained tea.

Step-by-step instructions: how to make a zygocactus pick up color?

What to do if your pet does not give flowers for several years? There are several ways to get the Decembrist to stop growing shoots and leaves and move on to laying flower buds. To stimulate the flowering of zygocactus, you need:

1. With the onset of autumn cooling, it is necessary to provide the plant with a dormant period by moving it for about a month to the street or balcony, while protecting it from direct sunlight and rain. The Decembrist begins to lay flower buds in case of a decrease in the overall temperature.
2. During this time, the Schlumbergera cannot be watered, it is necessary to exclude any possibility of moisture getting on the flower, without being afraid of the foliage withering. When the thermometer drops below +10 degrees, you need to bring the plant into the room and start watering it occasionally. This will reduce the effect, but the flowering period will still come.
3. It is necessary to change the intensity of lighting. From the end of October, the Decembrist daylight hours should be no more than 8 hours a day.

After the Schlumberger is in such conditions, you can begin to count down the time until flowering begins - after 50 days, flowers should appear on the plant

It is important to consider that after 8 hours of illumination, the Decembrist must be in complete darkness.

Contraindications to the use of vinegar

Dishes that were prepared with 9% table vinegar (even the same mayonnaise or home preservation) should not be consumed by a certain category of people with certain diseases.

• Kidney diseases.
• It is also contraindicated for children and the elderly.
• Sexual weakness, prostatitis, constipation.
• Arthritis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis, rheumatism (minimize).
• Hypertension, obesity, diabetes (also reduce consumption to the bare minimum).
• Do not use for those who have increased secretory activity of the stomach.
• Undesirable for those who have increased acidity of the stomach.
• Contraindicated in gastritis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, enteritis and stomach ulcers.

Constant or excessive consumption of dishes containing 9% table vinegar can cause visual impairment, yellowing of the skin, and even caries on the teeth. Everything should be in moderation!

The scope of this product is still desirable to be limited only to conservation.

The use of vinegar in the household.

Vinegar will become for you, not only the main assistant in kitchen affairs, but also in everyday life. It can be used to solve many problems:

• Clean the brush of paint that has dried on it. Bring a small amount of vinegar to a boil on the stove in a saucepan. Lightly move the brush along the bottom, the paint will begin to come off.
• Get ants out of the house. In equal parts, mix vinegar with water, spray the resulting liquid on the places where the ants appeared. The vinegar will remove the ant marks and the insects will leave the house.
• Clean glass surfaces, plastic. Vinegar mixed with water in equal proportions, you can immediately begin to wipe the contaminated surfaces, the solution is ready.
• Clean and shine stainless steel, chrome surfaces. Dilute baking soda in vinegar solution. Extend the life of the flower bouquet. Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to a vase of water.
• Clear the clog without the help of a plumber. Pour 3/4 cup baking soda with 1/2 vinegar into a clogged drain. Leave for half an hour, then rinse with boiling water.

Water moderately

This succulent has fleshy leaves in which it stores nutrients and water. This is necessary for the plant, since in nature it grows in rather arid regions, where after short rains the water evaporates quickly, so without a supply the cactus will die.Despite the fact that the Decembrist tolerates high humidity well, for the growth of green mass and flowering, it is necessary to create conditions similar to natural ones.

Thus, it is recommended to water moderately. It is enough to moisten the soil once a week. Watering should be carried out only after the substrate has dried. To moisten the soil can only be used settled water. Additional moistening of the leaves with a spray bottle is acceptable. Over-watering can be extremely dangerous. It can lead to root rot.

Decembrist care

Place. The Decembrist feels best in light, but shaded from the bright sun place. Burning sunlight is one of the main causes of yellowing, redness and drying of the segment shoots. Schlumbergera is successfully grown on window sills oriented to the north and east. On the south and west side in the summer, it is desirable to shade the plant from direct sunlight. An adult bush from time to time (not during the period of budding and flowering) is turned to a lighter side, otherwise it will lose its shape and become one-sided. In summer, you can take the pot with the Decembrist to fresh air.

We have a Decembrist on the insulated glazed loggia. Light and heat conditions contribute to abundant flowering. The temperature in frosty winter is about plus 12-14°С. It's warmer on sunny days.

Several times I had to reanimate a Decembrist bush that was burned in the summer in the sun. I moved the Schlumbergera pot into a room where there was less sunlight and cooler than on the loggia. Watered and sprayed only with warm water. The plant quickly recovered, again became green and juicy.I had to cut off the completely dried-up segments.

Watering and humidity. Watering is moderate, only soft warm water. Excess water leads to rotting of the root system, which often causes the death of the plant. During the flowering period (from the moment of the mass appearance of buds), watering is increased. From mid-April to September, water only as the soil dries. A warm shower is useful, which may well replace spraying with warm water. Buds and flowers try not to moisten.

The soil. The soil mixture is made up of leaf and sod land, peat and sand, with the addition of brick chips (the smallest expanded clay). Coniferous soil significantly inhibits growth and inhibits the plant. Purchased substrate intended for cacti needs to be improved, as it usually contains too much peat. The drainage layer is up to one third of the height.

Top dressing. There are various liquid fertilizers designed for cacti and other succulents. They can be safely used to feed the Decembrists. If you take complex fertilizers for indoor fertilizers, then only in a low concentration. Too much fertilizer is worse than too little. During the flowering period, the Decembrist is better not to feed.

Diseases and pests. The Decembrist may suffer from a red flat tick. In this case, the leaves become sluggish and die. Yellow spots appear on them.- rusty color. In addition, fungal and bacterial infections are dangerous. In case of bacterial infection (slippery spots), it is best to re-cut the Decembrist, taking healthy segments. The diseased plant is destroyed. There is a chance to save the bush by removing the affected part and treating the plant with any antibacterial drugs. It happens that a scale insect appears, which leaves a sweetish sticky discharge.A good preventive measure is spraying with warm water.

Reproduction. The Decembrist is easily propagated by cuttings. The best time is after flowering and in May. For this, cuttings are taken (only two to four segments are enough), after which they are planted in light soil. Before this, you need to dry the stalk for several days so that it does not rot. The rooting process is more active under a cap from a glass jar or from a plastic bottle. Of course, ventilation is necessary.

You can root the cutting in a jar of water. To do this, put a twig in the water and do not remove it until the roots appear. It is better not to change the water, but to add fresh water. In order to prevent rotting, charcoal or an activated charcoal tablet is lowered into the water.

A rooted cutting from a flowering plant often blooms in the second year.

Transfer. The Decembrist is transplanted only after flowering. This means that by the end of February, you need to prepare a suitable soil mixture, the right size pot and expanded clay. The pot is taken small, in nature the root system of this epiphyte is relatively poorly developed. A pot that is too deep and wide provokes an increase in the mass of the root system, while there is little strength left for flowering.

Young Decembrists are transplanted annually or every other day. Adult Decembrists can be transplanted less frequently and not disturbed for several years.

How to make a Decembrist bloom: the effect of a transplant

What to do to make the Decembrist flower bloom? Be sure to repot it regularly. The overall development of the flower depends on this. In a cramped flowerpot, he will not be able to grow properly, he will not have enough food. A young plant should be repotted once a year as it grows quickly.Mature will be enough to change the flowerpot and soil every 4-5 years.

When transplanting, change not only the soil, but also the flowerpot. Its dimensions will increase as the Decembrist grows. You should not buy a pot "for growth." In a large bowl, the Decembrist will take a long time to get used to, grow roots that could fill the soil. As a result, the plant simply does not have enough strength to bloom. Very often, buds do not appear where the Decembrist is in an oversized flowerpot.

If you do not change the earth in a flowerpot for a long time, it begins to lose its qualities. It's not just about nutritional deficiencies. The very structure of the soil is deteriorating. The earth becomes dense, begins to poorly pass water and air. This leads to moisture stagnation, infections and other problems. It will be very difficult for roots to exist in such conditions.

The soil for the Decembrist must be loose. To give it this quality, add brick chips, coal. Be sure to make a drainage ball in the flowerpot. With it, the likelihood of stagnant water in the soil is reduced. The subsequent condition of the plant depends on the quality of the transplant.

It is important to prevent negative phenomena from the very beginning

What needs to be done to bloom the Decembrist? Replant it when needed. Try to regularly loosen the soil in the flowerpot.

Faucet cleaning

Over time, limescale builds up on faucets and shower hoses. Because of this, plumbing parts lose their luster. To clean these areas, dampen them with water, rub with a sponge and baking soda, and sprinkle with vinegar on top. Wait for the quenching reaction to complete and rinse with clean water.

Another way to clean faucets and faucets is with a paste of vinegar (1 tablespoon) and baking soda (2 tablespoons). Apply the resulting mixture to plumbing, and then rinse with water.

In order to clean the taps in the third way, we need gloves and paper towels. Dampen a towel with undiluted vinegar and wrap it around the part of the bathroom that needs to be cleaned most of all (for example, the shower head). After an hour, wipe the contaminated area with a sponge.

Other types of vinegar

There is also alcohol vinegar, which is made on the basis of alcohol and water. It does not have any special tastes and that is why it is often used in marinades.

Malt vinegar is made from beer wort subjected to chain fermentation. This type of vinegar has a yellowish tint and includes up to 6% vinegar essence, and is used in canning. It is he who makes the marinade brown. White vinegar is a refined vinegar made from malt, which has a specific taste and smell. White vinegar is used in marinade with spices, as well as fruit preservation. Great for dressing salads or making sauces.

Fruit and berry vinegar is obtained by fermenting berry wine, and it has a pleasant smell and taste. It contains up to 6% acetic essence and no more than 1% alcohol. Apple cider vinegar is quite versatile, appropriate in almost any dish: it is recommended to add it to soup, salad or even vegetables when stewing. store vinegar at room temperature, and apple cider vinegar is stored no longer than two years, and berry vinegars remain usable up to 8-10 years.

Why there is no flowering for several years, how to make the zygocactus bloom?

There are no exceptions when the Christmas tree has stopped blooming and has not been happy with flowering for several years, stops its growth, and in order to understand what to do, you need to understand the reasons why the Schlumbergera does not bloom:

• lack of proper lighting (little light);
• inappropriate pot size, which should be medium to avoid excessive root growth;
• unsuitable soil;
• lack of watering and lack of top dressing;
• The plant has not been replanted for several years.

To bring the Christmas tree back to life and make it bloom, you need to remove the plant from the pot and carefully inspect the root system for damaged or dry areas.

If any are found, then it is necessary to eliminate them, and wipe the sections with an antiseptic or sulfur. Next, you need to move the Schlumbergera to a special soil for cacti, if necessary, you can change the pot to a more suitable one.

Important! After transplantation, watering the plant should be restored, fertilized with nitrogen fertilizers and put the pot in a bright place, but avoiding open sunlight. After the “operation”, the Christmas tree will definitely begin to grow .. Unfortunately, Schlumbergera often develops actively, but does not bloom for several years

Unfortunately, Schlumbergera often develops actively, but does not bloom for several years.

Seasoned flower growers recommend arranging a “drying” for the Christmas tree:

1. It is taken out to a cool place and watering is suspended.
2. After 2-3 weeks, the Decembrist is returned to heat and begins to be watered and fertilized as usual. After such a stressful situation, in most cases, buds appear on the plant, and after 2 months the flowering period begins.

Here's how to adjust the seasonal cycle and make the Christmas tree bloom in winter.

Decembrist flowering period

A plant completely strewn with magnificent flowers is a beautiful, joyful sight. However, without some care, it will be very difficult to achieve flowering of the Decembrist. The main thing is to properly prepare the zygocactus for the flowering period.

In order for the bush to bloom profusely, it should be grown in a narrow flowerpot.
In a room with cool air, flowering will be long.
When the Decembrist blooms, it is strictly forbidden to expose it to unexpected temperature changes.
During this period, gardeners are not advised to prepare cuttings for propagation and somehow move and rotate the flowerpot where the zygocactus grows

The rest period will contribute to the formation of more buds.
In winter, use an additional source of lighting.
The temperature regime is not higher than +16 degrees, this contributes to more active flowering.
During August, it is necessary to completely eliminate soil fertilization, spraying the plant, and reduce watering to the minimum possible.
Then watering, top dressing can be resumed, but with extreme caution and precaution. The plant can always drop even almost opened buds.

When purchasing a blooming Decembrist, one should expect that some of the flowers will fall off. This is a natural process that cannot be prevented. The plant adapts to an unusual environment.