At Christmas, the houses of many people were decorated with a Grudnik, while his cousin, or Easter cactus, as the name suggests, blooms at Easter. His cultivation is not complicated – devote some time to him now, and he will repay with abundant flowering in spring. Check the most important information about this unique specimen.
Easter cactus naturally grows in moist Brazilian forests. We belong to epiphytes inhabiting the crown of trees. Therefore, it does not need land with nutrients to grow. He gets them from organic matter, while moisture absorbs from the air.
It is characterized by delicate roots and flat stems non -magazine water. In his appearance, star -like flowers taking on various intense colors impress the most. Most often they are red or orange, although there are also white or pink varieties.
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Easter cactus has no high requirements – His cultivation is simple. Despite this, you should follow a few rules so that in spring it showers with flowers. So how do you take care of this specimen?
We should put this plant in a bright position, but not in full sunbecause the sun’s rays could burn its delicate stems. In the summer we can put it on a balcony or terrace. Just remember that it is not exposed to heat or wind. The optimal temperature for this specimen is from 18 to 22 degrees Celsius.
Easter cactus likes moist airwhile during the heating season we are dealing with drought. That’s why It is worth erecting near it or put the pot on wet clay balls.
We consider irrigation as the most important Easter cactus care treatment. The soil should be constantly moist – Otherwise, the shoots will be quickly willed. Remember, however, that the ground is not soaked, because the flower will rot.
This specimen can be supplied with nutrients only during the growing season. Due to the fact that it is an epiphyte, there are no large food requirements, which is why we use a weak fertilizer for cacti.
Easter cactus will only bloom when we provide him with a rest period. It should last from 6 to 8 weeks – from November/December to the end of January.
At this time, a specimen should be moved to a bright but cool room at a temperature of 10 to 15 degrees Celsius. At rest, we limit watering and stop fertilizing.
When we see the first flower buds, then we only increase the plant irrigation frequency. We begin to move the specimen to warmer rooms, until we finally put it in the destination at the right temperature.
