Winter breather awakens the joy of flowering
There are mainly desert cacti, which with their flowers in the room and on the balcony put in scene. In their home range, the plants are prepared to plant the buds for the next flowering period during a cool, dry resting phase. By simulating these natural conditions, you will make the exotic succulents bloom in the Central European climate. This is how the plan works:
- Gradually less from September to water
- Do not fertilize between September and February
- Relocate to a bright, cool location from November to February
- Ideal temperatures are between 5 and 12 degrees Celsius
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It is of crucial importance for the successful course that your cacti are in the near dry substrate Hibernation switch. Otherwise, there is a risk of rot and mold that will destroy any hope of a blooming cactus. In the course of the winter, you only water in sips so that the root ball does not dry out completely.
A warm shower awakens the floral spirits
At the beginning of March you shower the overwintered cacti with soft water and in this way signal the end of the winter break. First place the plants in a partially shaded window seat for about a week. Then take the normal one Maintenance program in the sunny location again. So lovingly cared for, the cacti won't keep you waiting long for the first flowers.
Tips
In order to hardy Cacti bloom in the summer bed if they should be protected from moisture in winter. Imagine watering and in the fall Fertilize a. Before the onset of winter, construct with some wooden stakes and more translucent Greenhouse film(€ 15.60 at Amazon *) a rain roof. The survivors endure frosty temperatures of up to - 30 degrees Celsius without any problems. However, under the influence of permanent moisture from snow and rain, they are at a loss.