The Decembrist is a succulent stem plant whose shoots consist of numerous flat segments.
How to properly care for the Decembrist
It belongs to the cactus family. This plant received such a name as the Decembrist due to the fact that it usually blooms in the month of December. It is necessary to clearly follow all the rules for caring for it throughout the year, only under such conditions the laying and ripening of buds will successfully pass, and as a result, the Decembrist will be able to please you with his lush flowering at the appointed time.
Lighting
The Decembrist can be placed in a bright place, but without the bright rays of the sun. If there is no suitable place, then you need to remember that partial shade is also quite suitable for its content.
Temperature regime
This indoor plant in the summer needs to provide a temperature of 22-26 degrees. But you need to keep in mind that during the laying of flower buds, a temperature in the region of 10-14 degrees is desirable. The budding itself can take place from October to November. As soon as the buds begin to appear, the temperature will need to be raised already to 20-22 degrees. After the end of flowering, a period of rest begins for the Decembrist, and therefore at this time the plant must be kept again at 10-14 degrees.
Watering
In the summer season, as well as during the flowering period, the Decembrist should be watered abundantly. During the dormant period, as well as during the laying and ripening of flower buds, watering should be reduced.
Bloom
The main feature of this houseplant is that it begins to bloom in December, less often at the end of November. As a rule, the flowering period lasts until January. But keep in mind that the buds themselves begin to be laid back in October. It must always be remembered that after the flower buds have already formed, the plant cannot be rearranged from place to place, and besides, you cannot turn it.
How to properly care for the Decembrist
The fact is that the Decembrist can very easily throw them off if you turn the pot on the other side, because this will change the angle of incidence of light. And for him it is very important. Therefore, it is best to make a mark on the plant pot in order to know exactly how it stood and how it was deployed. Also at this time, you can not suddenly change the temperature.
reproduction
This houseplant is very easy to propagate from stem cuttings. For this procedure, cuttings consisting of 2-3 segments must be dried a little, and then placed in a moist substrate.
