The Decembrist is quite famous houseplant which looks imperceptibly in the summer, but with approach of New Year's and Christmas holidays becomes covered completely in bulk bright and unusually beautiful buds. As well as any other plant, the Decembrist requires the correct and special care.
1. Natural color of flowers of the Decembrist – bright red and white. But thanks to successful work of selectors, there are every year new hybrids and grades which surprise even the most experienced flower growers with the variety of shades. In flower shops it is possible to meet coral, bright orange and lilac flowers. At the correct leaving the hybrid Decembrists blossom two-three times a year. That the plant well felt, it is necessary to create it necessary conditions which are close to the environment.
2. To the Decembrist direct sunshine therefore it is not recommended to put pot with plant on the western or southern windowsill with intensive lighting do not do well. Bright sunlight can become the reason of fall of extreme segments of escapes, growth inhibition. In the summer the flower can be put on fresh air (or to take out balcony, loggia in garden). When moving pot show consideration for lighting, if necessary organize shading.
3. The Decembrist prefers to grow in half-shade, perfectly feels behind transparent curtain, near window. Tolerantly treats temperature condition, can grow at temperature of 2-37 degrees, optimum temperature for cultivation is 18-25 degrees. It is necessary to water plant moderately if soil mix does not manage to dry up, there is danger of rotting of root system. Overwetting at low air temperature is especially harmful. For waterings use otstoyanny and soft water of room temperature.
4. In warm season the Decembrist with warm water from spray is recommended to spray periodically. To wash away dust from leaflets, apply warm shower, previously having closed the earth polyethylene. The Decembrist is considered long-liver, at due leaving he can live in family fifteen-twenty years. But consider that over time its exterior worsens. Escapes begin to grow coarse, cease to branch. If in time to prishchipyvat them, then it is possible to keep for a long time krone dense. It is the best of all to make forming of escapes and nipping in the spring.
5. Quite often the Decembrist refuses to blossom, it can occur if the plant has not felt time for blossoming. At first place it since the end of September and until the end of November in the cool place, reduce waterings. At this time it is necessary to feed up flower mineral fertilizers. Then put the Decembrist to the light and warm place. So you will help it to wake up. After a while buds will begin to appear. Do not overturn and do not rearrange pot, otherwise the plant can respond to action with dropping buds. Support during the period blossoming high air humidity, daily spray the Decembrist, in time water.
6. The Decembrist by cherenkovaniye breeds. For this purpose separate two-three extreme segments from escape. It is impossible to use scissors and knife. Holding branch with one hand, accurately separate other future shank. The procedure will not worsen condition of plant, and will only promote abundant blossoming. Flowers prefer to appear on young escapes. Dry the separated shanks two-three days, then slightly deepen to the damp soil, cover with can or polyethylene. Do not forget to air the improvised hotbed from time to time. Air temperature has to be 15-20 degrees, the pot has to stand in shadow.