Zygocactus: a description of the indoor flower

Zygocactus

Zygocactus: photo

Zygocactus is an epiphytic culture from the cactus family. In natural conditions, it grows in the humid tropics, as branches of different trees. The root system is superficial, poorly developed. Shoots are flat, but fleshy, jagged edges can be seen. This species has no thorns and thorns. Inflorescences of a very exotic look, open at the tops of the branches. Shades of flowers are: white, bright pink, pale scarlet. However, there are specimens that bloom orange and pale purple.

Zygocactus care

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This is a rather unpretentious species, but during the growing season it requires special attention. It is also important to know about its life cycles.

Zygocactus: home care

At this time, the plant is dormant. It is necessary to provide him with bright, but diffused lighting. The temperature regime can vary between twelve and fifteen degrees Celsius. The percentage of air humidity should be medium, and the frequency of watering is rare.

Summer care

This is the time of the most active growth and development. The lighting shouldn't be too bright. The percentage of moisture should be high, and watering should be frequent and abundant. Timely spraying is also important. The temperature should be about seventeen to twenty-two degrees.

Zygocactus care in the autumn

At this time, it is recommended to rearrange the plant on the windowsill with a northeast or northwest direction. The frequency, amount of watering and the percentage of moisture should be reduced. The temperature should be twelve to fifteen degrees Celsius.

Care at the beginning and middle of the winter period

At this time, the plant begins to bloom. The temperature regime should be within seventeen to twenty-two degrees of heat. And watering and humidity should be increased. You need to spray with extreme caution, not getting liquid on the inflorescences. It is also not recommended to move the culture to a new location.

How to transplant zygocactus

You can start the transplant procedure only after the plant has faded, that is, at the end of winter time. Young specimens require an annual transplant, and mature plants only need to be transplanted every few years.

Pot selection

The transplant container should be wide, but not deep. For the root system of a plant grows in breadth, not in depth.

Suitable soil mixture

The soil should be light, loose, breathable and not acidified. At the very bottom of the container chosen for transplantation, there must be a drainage layer of brick chips, fine gravel, pebbles, expanded clay, and so on. You can also add charcoal powder to help the soil become lighter and cleaner. Then there is a small layer of prepared soil, on which you need to put a plant with its native earthy clod. The root system must be carefully straightened out without damaging. Then sprinkle with earth and tamp lightly. Then sprinkle and water the plant.

Plant pruning

If the culture grows too abundantly, then its shoots can be pinched. He tolerates it well. A properly formed plant will be better absorbed in light, grow, bloom, develop and hurt less.

How can Zygocactus be propagated?

The most suitable method for breeding at home is the vegetative method.It is recommended to start this process before the activity of the plant, that is, at the end of the spring period, or the beginning of the summer. The handle just needs to be twisted so that it has about two or three divisions. This must be done exclusively by hand; scissors and secateurs cannot be used.

The cuttings must be dried for two or three days, then placed in a small vessel filled with moist coarse sand. You need to deepen quite a bit. All this must be covered with transparent film to create a greenhouse effect. Place in a place that is light and warm, but without direct scorching rays of the sun. It is important to regularly maintain air circulation with ventilation and remember to moisturize the soil. When the shoots take root, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Reasons why Zygocactus may not bloom

Before the flowering season, the plant should gain strength during its dormant period. It is at this time that it forms its flower buds. If the plant does not form flower buds, then this means that the necessary rules were not followed during the dormant period. The room temperature may have been too high or the watering was too heavy.
Moving the crop pot too often.
Impoverished soil. It is necessary to fertilize the culture with a universal complex mineral fertilizer for decorative flowering plants.

To achieve abundant, lush and bright flowering, you need to follow simple rules.

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