- Discover a proven way to make your December tree bloom in winter.
- A simple home-made chamomile conditioner is the secret to lush flowering.
- Start fertilizing now and your December tree will be in bloom in time for Christmas!
Pour 1 sachet with water and pour into a watering can. Water your December tree and it will bloom in winter
requires certain knowledge and an appropriate approach. Although this plant does not have very strict care rules, it does require certain treatments that will allow it to be covered with flowers. If properly cared for, the plant may even bloom twice a year – in winter and autumn. However, for this to happen, it needs nutrients that will stimulate its development and strengthen its condition. The end of November and the beginning of December is a good time to come back after an earlier period of rest. It is now that the flower is getting ready to bud and needs an additional dose of vitamins and minerals. Use chamomile to fertilize the beetroot. My aunt fed her whole life with it and it always bloomed on Christmas.
To prepare the grudnik conditioner, you need 1 sachet of chamomile and 250 ml of hot water. Make the infusion and then set aside to cool completely. Pour it into a watering can and water the grodnik with it once every 10 days or so. It is important to apply the conditioner directly to the substrate in the pot and avoid soaking the leaves. Chamomile will strengthen the flower and make the plant set buds faster.
How to care for a December tree so that it blooms for Christmas?
The ability to flower in response to the length of day and night is a fascinating phenomenon known as photoperiodism. Plants such as red grouse are so-called “short-day plants”, which means that they need periods of darkness longer than a critical value to initiate flowering. In their natural habitat, the tropical forests of Brazil, the shortening of days in autumn signals the arrival of flowering season. This precise response to light and darkness is controlled by special plant proteins called phytochromes, which act as a “biological clock”, informing the plant about the changing seasons and the optimal time for reproduction.
December needs short days and long nights. This means that it should be in complete darkness for approximately 12-14 hours a day. This can be achieved by moving the plant to a dark room or covering it with an opaque material. When you notice the first flower buds, which usually happens in November or early December, you can move the plant to a brighter and warmer place. However, remember not to move the pot or turn the plant once it has set buds, as this may cause them to fall. During the flowering period, the plant needs regular, moderate watering.
