Christmas handsome Decembrist: how to feed and how to care for it to bloom?

Banana peel is useful for feeding violets

I fed this uzambara Saintpaulia with banana peel infusion. I liked the result!

Banana peel is interesting for the grower because it contains a lot of potassium and manganese. Substances that have a positive effect on the quality of flowering and the general health of the plant. At the same time, folk fertilizer is environmentally safe and, contrary to popular belief, does not lead to the appearance of midges, if prepared and used according to a recipe.

I prepare a natural fertilizer like this: I take a fresh banana skin and fill it with water. I put it in a warm place (near the battery) for several days... Then we water the violet over the pre-moistened soil.

additional information

Flowering returns quickly if cool air is supplied to the room.

It is important to use only special fertilizers. These are the options used in the process of feeding cacti.

A substrate for succulents is required. Kalanchoe directly belongs to them.

You should always choose your flower pot carefully. The plant should not be cramped in it. In this case, the capacity should not be allowed to be excessively large.

It is important to provide the flower with a permanent residence. When individual branches begin to fade, they should be removed in a timely manner.

At the beginning of autumn, it is necessary to get rid of those branches that could not branch out. At the end of the month, the abundance of watering should be reduced to a minimum. The plant should also be fed limitedly, and the flower should also be kept cool (15-22 degrees). Under such conditions, the plant will be at rest, gradually starting to lay buds.

Only attention, high-quality, correct and timely care will help to grow a healthy and beautiful plant. For convenience, you can draw up a schedule of care manipulations so as not to forget to feed or transplant the flower on time

Fertilizers for abundant flowering of petunias

In order for the petunia to bloom faster, in May, before planting plants in open ground, carry out a complex feeding. Replace the usual watering of plants with a fertilizer solution.

1. Nitroammofosk - 20 g per bucket of water.
2. Zircon - 1 ampoule per bucket of water.
3. Epin-Extra - 2 ampoules per bucket of water.
4. Ammonium nitrate - 20 g per bucket of water (5 days after nitroammophoska).
5. Diammofosk - 15 g per bucket of water (5 days after ammonium nitrate).
6. Potassium monophosphate - a teaspoon in a bucket of water.

1. Potassium monophosphate - 5 g per bucket of water (2 weeks after planting in the ground).
2. Fertika Lux - 20 g per bucket of water.
3. Potassium nitrate - 15 g per bucket of water (alternate with Fertika Lux).
4. Zircon - 1 ampoule per bucket of water (once a week).

From July, feed the petunia with urea once every two weeks and stop feeding when flowering profusely. Use one of the following medications every 3-5 days, alternating between them:

• potassium monophosphate;
• potassium nitrate;
• Fertika Lux.

In August, feed the petunia in the same way as in July, but the frequency of feeding can be halved, that is, not with every watering, but after one.

Features and requests of petunias

Modern cultivated varieties of petunias are the result of hybridization. All of them are descendants of wild species living in South America. The decorativeness of hybrid varieties is extremely high, but the quality and intensity of their flowering largely depend on climatic factors, soil composition and agricultural techniques used in cultivation.

According to the classification, according to the basic characteristics, varieties are divided into two types:

• bushy (or bush, upright) - with straight shoots from 15-20 cm long (undersized) to 80 cm, developing in the form of dense compact bushes-pillows. Among the most popular varietal series are the large-flowered Triumph F1, Aladdin F1, Daddy F1, Pirouette F1, Orchid Mist F1, Flambe F1, as well as the multi-flowered Debonair F1 and Pikoti F1;
• creeping (or hanging, ampelous) - with long shoots covering a large area. With horizontal gardening, they do an excellent job with the role of ground cover plants, and with vertical gardening (in hanging containers), they hang in a cascade. From the variety groups loved by domestic growers, we note Velvet F1, Avalanche F1, Opera F1, Wave F1, Samba F1, Ekaterina F1 and Svetlana F1.

To decorate living quarters, balconies and terraces with blooming petunias in hanging pots, ampel (hanging) or semi-ampel (cascading) varieties are often used

In open ground, petunia prefers sunny, flat areas with fertile, moist, well-drained soil with neutral acidity. When planting in pots or other containers, a soil consisting of humus, peat and river sand in a ratio of 2: 2: 1 is ideal for a plant. Given the powerful root system and the density of the bushes, petunias need to provide a large feeding area and full ventilation, therefore, for example, no more than three seedlings are usually placed in balcony boxes 1.2 m long (with a width and depth of 0.2 m).

Sufficient timely watering with settled, warm water (preferably rainwater) in the morning and evening hours very important for a moisture-loving plant... Drying out of the soil is especially dangerous for specimens growing in low-volume containers. On the other hand, waterlogging of the soil contributes to an increase in the activity of phytopathogenic microorganisms that cause the development of a group of diseases, colloquially called "black leg". Therefore, experienced florists are advised to water in the pallet, and over time drain excess water from it.

Due to the huge variety of colors and their combinations, shade options, sizes and shapes of flowers petunias can be used to create magnificent compositions for landscape design and home interiors

Besides for abundant and long-lasting flowering it is necessary to regularly apply fertilizers throughout the entire growing season of the plant, especially when cultivated in low-volume containers (pots, flowerpots, flowerpots, balcony boxes, etc.).

Feeding methods at home

Some growers prefer folk remedies, using them as fertilizers. Here are the recipes for the most popular of them.

Wood ash

To use this substance, you need:

1. Take a liter of water and 2 tbsp. l. wood ash.
2. Mix everything thoroughly.
3. Water the plant with the mixture on schedule.

Boric acid

To prepare the nutrient fluid you need:

• 3 liters of settled water;
• boric acid on the tip of a teaspoon and the same amount of potassium permanganate;
• 3-5 drops of iodine.

Cooking steps:

1. Pour water into any container.
2. Dissolve the acid in a little hot water.
3. Color the water in the container with potassium permanganate in a light pink color.
4. Add iodine, ready acid and mix thoroughly.

The most popular fertilizer for cactus plants is sugar syrup:

1. Take a glass of water and 2 tsp. Sahara.
2. Mix everything.
3. Water the plant with the prepared solution once a week.

You can scatter a teaspoon of sugar over the surface of the earth, and then pour the Decembrist.

Hydrogen peroxide

A mixture of peroxide and water in certain proportions resembles rainwater, which is very beneficial for flowers:

1. Purchase a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution.
2. Take 2 tbsp. l. products and mix with a liter of water.
3. Sprinkle the Christmas tree mixture every seven days.Before watering, it is imperative to clear the soil of debris.

To make the Decembrist bloom better, you can add a little sugar to this mixture and spray the plant with it.

Fresh apples

On the basis of fresh apples of sour green varieties, you can prepare a good nutritious infusion:

1. Chop 1 kg of apples.
2. Pour 5 liters of water over the fruit.
3. Seal the container and let it brew for 48 hours. Water on a feeding schedule.

You can prepare a smaller amount of infusion (200 g / 1000 ml).

Tea can be used both for watering and mulching the soil (brewing):

1. Take a glass of dry tea leaves and pour 3 liters of boiling water.
2. Leave to cool. During this time, the remedy will infuse.
3. The amount of infusion used at a time for replenishment is the same as the amount of water for regular watering.

Boric acid from ants

Boric acid is used as an insecticide in pest control: ants, cockroaches.

Dry baits act as intestinal poisons.

Boric acid affects the nervous system of ants. After eating the powder by the pest, after a few hours, it is paralyzed or death occurs.

The easiest way to deal with ants is to scatter the powder in places where insects accumulate, at the entrance to the anthill.

Liquid and soft baits work more efficiently, the ants eat the bait and part of it is taken to the anthill, so other ants will submit to the poison.

It will not be possible to quickly remove annoying ants, it will take 2-4 weeks until the insects disappear completely, but this is an effective drug.

Feeding mode during flowering

You need to take care of the Decembrist all year round. At the same time, the needs of the plant in all periods are different. This is especially true for the introduction of additional nutrition. The frequency of procedures and the drugs used are changing.

In addition, it is necessary to distinguish between foliar feeding and applied during irrigation into the ground. After transplanting into a fresh soil substrate, zygocactus does not need to be fertilized for at least a month. A sick specimen must first be cured, no fertilizers are needed at this time.

When the Schlumberger feeding regime changes:

• during budding;
• when flowering;
• during the active growing season;
• when signs of element deficiency appear.

The latter reason is the basis for unscheduled nutrient additions. Most often, the procedure is carried out by spraying the aerial part so that the indoor flower receives the necessary substance as soon as possible. This usually concerns the lack of trace elements. In this case, it is better to use special mono-compositions or folk methods.

Stimulation of budding

When creating the right microclimate for the Decembrist - ensuring a dormant period, a suitable pot, timely watering - the plant will bloom every year. In this case, you can significantly increase the flowering period and contribute to the appearance of a large number of buds.

But without sufficient nutrition, all these tricks will be useless, since the plant will not have the strength to form an ovary and provide flowers with everything it needs.

For enhanced bud formation apply the following dressings:

• fertilizers with a high potassium content;
• boric acid;
• Castor oil;
• wood ash.

It is recommended to feed the plant with these substances in autumn, during the budding period. For example, from October, you can replace the usual mixture with fertilizer with a high potassium content, and in November, add boric acid fertilization.

The substance is recommended to be purchased in the form of a dry powder. Dissolve 1 g in a little hot water. Then the resulting solution is added to 1 liter of settled or filtered water. The Decembrist can be watered with this liquid, but foliar feeding shows the best results. The plant is sprayed with a fine spray, trying to process all parts of the zygocactus.

Feeding Schlumberger with castor oil is performed only 1-2 times a year, since the substance leaves a film on the soil and leaves, which interferes with normal air exchange. In this case, the tool gives an amazing effect. You can feed the Decembrist for abundant flowering by watering or processing the aboveground part.

The oil is practically insoluble in water, so the mixture is prepared immediately before use:

1. Pour settled water at room temperature into a bottle with a volume of 1-2 liters.
2. Add castor oil at the rate of 1 tsp. for 1 liter.
3. Close tightly and shake.
4. Water indoor flowers with the resulting liquid or moisten a cotton swab in it and wipe the leaves.

Wood ash contains almost all macro- and microelements necessary for plants. At the same time, there is practically no nitrogen in it, which makes the fertilizer ideal for a dormant period. With dry powder, you can lightly powder the surface of the soil in a flower pot, and then loosen the soil.

Bloom

When the Schlumberger blooms, all feeding should be stopped. Excess nutrition during this period can lead to shedding of inflorescences. The procedure is permissible only when symptoms of a deficiency of a certain element appear.

Also, flower growers advise once a month to water with a potassium-containing fertilizer, but prepare the solution with a concentration reduced by 2 times. Foliar dressing is permissible only in an emergency. At the same time, it is advisable not to fall on the flowers.

Dormant period

During wintering, the Decembrist is at a low air temperature

For this reason, it is important not to overuse watering and feeding. There is no need to increase the root or aboveground mass, the plant directs all its forces to flowering

Fertilize the flower during this period should be careful, try not to introduce a large amount of nitrogen

Nitrogen is always needed for metabolic processes, but during the rest period it is required in insignificant quantities. Mullein solution used during active growing season, which is why it is advisable not to use it in winter. Excess nutrition can greatly harm the indoor flower, the frequency of procedures is reduced to 1 in 3-4 weeks. The concentration of the working substance should also be halved.

Black tea

Flowering varietal violets

I have seen recommendations to put the tea leaves asleep on the ground in a pot. I strongly do not recommend doing this: there is a high probability that a colony of mold will grow on the soil in the worst case, and in the best case, midges will appear. But at the same time, black tea is a valuable food for blooming violets.

I suggest 2 use cases:

• Bury tea leaves when transplanting into the ground. So it will slowly decompose, release mineral and organic substances. That is, the effect will be prolonged.
• Water the indoor flower with medium strength tea leaves. Perfectly tones!

Why is it worth spraying

The flowering period of tomatoes is considered a very important stage in their development. During this phase, it is important to ensure that the yellow flowers are not damaged or fall off.

During this phase, it is important to ensure that the yellow flowers are not damaged or fall off. Most often, bud fall occurs in greenhouse conditions due to elevated temperatures.

Most often, bud fall occurs in greenhouse conditions due to elevated temperatures.

Preventive treatment of flower brushes with a boric acid solution helps to avoid this. Therefore, timely treatment with boric acid during flowering can increase the yield of tomatoes.

• Firstly, the introduction of this fertilizer during the formation of flowers with their closed state contributes to a more friendly and faster flowering, the treated bushes release much more buds and are literally strewn with them.
• Secondly, due to spraying flowers with a solution of boric acid, the number of ovaries in them increases, and, consequently, the yield.Such processing allows avoiding the appearance of barren flowers - buds in which fruits are not formed, and the falling off of the first ovaries.
• Thirdly, the processed flowers later tie very tasty, sweet fruits with an increased amount of sugar in the pulp, which in the bushes are not affected by various types of rot.

Thus, the yield of tomato bushes when processing flower brushes during budding increases dramatically, and the fruits themselves grow tasty and healthy.

Therefore, it is worth taking some time for such processing, not to miss the moment and carry out this operation at the flowering stage.

When using boric acid at the flowering stage, it is important to pay attention to the reaction of plants to feeding. If the tomatoes were initially overfed with fertilizers containing boron, then after treatment with boric acid, an excess of it may occur, which will negatively affect the flowers - they may dry out and fall off. In other cases, the solution of the drug perfectly manifests itself as a top dressing.

In other cases, the solution of the drug perfectly manifests itself as a top dressing.

How to feed fuchsia for abundant flowering

For feeding fuchsia, organic, mineral fertilizers and homemade products are used.

Organic fertilizers

The most famous organic fertilizers include:

• biohumus;
• wood ash;
• bone flour;
• peat.

A lot of liquid and granular fertilizers have been created on the basis of vermicompost. They contain humic acids, trace elements, phytohormones, biologically active additives, earthworm metabolites. The dosage is maintained according to the instructions.

The wood ash contains potassium and phosphorus in an easily assimilable form, calcium and trace elements such as iron, sulfur, zinc, magnesium. It can be added to the soil mixture when planting fuchsia. What to do with fuchsia after flowering? A solution of ash in water is prepared by adding one tablespoon to one liter of water and used as a liquid fertilizer.

Peat improves the structure of the soil and increases its fertility. It is divided according to the degree of decomposition into high-moor, lowland and transitional peat. High-moor peat has a higher acidity than low-moor peat. Add to the ground mix when planting fuchsia. The peel of bananas and citrus fruits is harvested, dried, and crushed. Sprinkle the soil in the pot with banana powder and sprinkle with water. You can use an infusion from the peel: pour a third of a liter can of powder with boiled water. Withstand the infusion for a day and filter.

Useful information! It is advisable to keep a diary with the dates of fertilizing and watering the plant. The soil in the pot should be fertilized, but not burned the roots.

Mineral compositions

Mineral fertilizers are:

• simple,
• complex,
• complex.

Simple ones contain one of the three main nutrients - nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus. Urea contains 40% pure nitrogen. Watered with urea solution 2 times a month. To prepare a solution, 1 teaspoon of urea is added to 3.8 liters of water.

Of the phosphorus-containing fertilizers, superphosphate, double superphosphate are used. With a lack of phosphorus, development slows down, fuchsia does not bloom, root growth is delayed. Apply according to the instructions

On a note! Potassium chloride, potassium sulfate contain up to 52% potassium oxide and mix well with water. It is preferable to use potassium magnesium - a complex fertilizer with a potassium content of 32%, magnesium 16%.

Homemade products

For nutrition, fuchsias are prepared and used according to folk recipes. The peels of bananas, citrus fruits, egg shells, and onion peels are used as fertilizers. Bone meal contains nitrogen, phosphorus and trace elements. Pre-sieved through a fine sieve. Add 1 tablespoon to the potting soil.

The eggshell infusion is prepared and applied in a similar manner. In addition to using the shell as an infusion, you can put it on the bottom of the pot as a drain.Onions contain phytoncides and trace elements. Decoctions from onion peels fertilize and protect fuchsia from pests and diseases. Pour a handful of onion husks with hot water, boil over low heat for 8 minutes, insist, filter. The plant and soil are sprayed once a month.

Abundantly blooming fuchsia

The question of feeding fuchsia is solved by the line of fertilizers on the market. Correct alternation and application of fertilizing, creating suitable conditions for the plant is the key to the abundant and long flowering of fuchsia.

The frequency of applying top dressing for geranium

In order for geranium to develop and grow evenly, it is necessary to take into account the amount and frequency of nutrient feeding. Before feeding geraniums so that they bloom profusely, remember that these plants love mineral complexes. They are basic. At home, perennials begin to feed in the spring, when it awakens from hibernation. At this time, mineral formulations purchased in the store are used. A distinctive feature is the high nitrogen content. Nitrogen fertilizers for geraniums provoke the rapid development of green mass - shoots and leaves. At home, you can water the perennial with water and iodine to enhance immunity. This procedure is especially necessary for those specimens that you plan to plant in the garden.

Regular application result organic and mineral fertilizers

Spring feeding

The frequency of spring dressings is at least 1 time in 2 weeks. At this time, the use of some organic complexes is allowed. Most often, they are watered at the root of garden geraniums. To prepare the composition, use humus, compost or bird droppings diluted in warm water in a ratio of 1:10 liters

Please note that no more than 2 liters of nutrient mixture should be poured under one geranium bush.
Phosphorus-potassium fertilizers for geraniums after pruning and forming a bush are needed for setting flower buds and budding. They are introduced 2 weeks after pruning and in the budding phase.

Potassium superphosphate is used in the amount of 5 g. for 1 liter of water. This amount of solution is enough to feed 5 bushes.

In spring, it is important when feeding to stimulate the growth of green mass of pelargonium - this requires nitrogen

Summer feeding

In the summer, when geraniums bloom, the frequency and the amount of dressing remains unchanged. You can use special flower complexes all season. With summer dressing, they stimulate the development of buds and contribute to the formation of a beautiful bush. The frequency of dressing is reduced at the end of summer. From this moment until spring, you can not fertilize the plant at all. If necessary, then feeding for geraniums to bloom spend not more often than once in several months. Dormant fertilization entails decay of the root system and the appearance of yellowness on the leaf plates.

Summer long bloom will delight the eye if you regularly feed with superphosphate

Autumn and winter - a time of rest

You need to think about how to fertilize flowering geraniums so that the budding period lasts all autumn and winter at the end of summer. It is desirable to add a large amount of organic matter and humic acids to the soil. You can also double spraying the deciduous mass with succinic acid... These measures will stimulate the formation of new flower buds.

Correct feeding of flowering geraniums will extend the budding time, but it is important not to overdo it, since autumn and winter are still a time of rest, it is necessary to restore the strength of the plant, to lay new flower buds. Therefore, it is advisable to fertilize those bushes that will winter in indoor conditions in autumn with nitrogen fertilizers several times.

When transplanting into the soil, you need to lay a large amount of humus and potassium. This will ensure early spring flowering.

Therefore, it is advisable to fertilize those bushes that will winter in indoor conditions in autumn with nitrogen fertilizers several times. When transplanting into the soil, you need to lay a large amount of humus and potassium. This will ensure early spring flowering.

Boron deficiency signs

It is easy to diagnose a mineral deficiency - just examine the flower carefully. Oftenit comes from- for unbalanced soil composition. The plant is starving in acidic soils. The reasons for the decrease in the amount of boron can be excessive watering, incorrect introduction of organic matter, NPK dressings.

Important! Check the composition of the soil in which the flower grows. High content of sand, lime, peat, disturbed acidity lead to a deficiency of mineral components.

Slowdown in growth

A deficiency of a trace element can be recognized by sluggish apical shoots that turn pale due to a lack of photosynthesis. They suffer especially badly, even to the point of death. A prolonged shortage of boron leads to a complete cessation of growth and development.

Other signs:

• the growth point is affected, the flower begins to develop with the help of lateral shoots;
• the appearance of young foliage stops abruptly;
• the plant freezes due to a weak root system.

Unsatisfactory condition of the leaves

Boron deficiency is manifested by a change in the cellular structure, an increase in the walls of the leaf plates.

External signs:

• the top of the plant suffers, signs of chlorosis begin to be seen, the color changes to light green with subsequent yellowing;
• the degradation of the interveinal space is clearly visible;
• fine-spotted mosaic bleaching is observed throughout the green mass. Veins, on the contrary, darken, may become black;
• plates become brittle, break when bent. Curl up into a horizontal tube. Often thicken, thicken, die off.

Lack of flowering

Another symptom is deformation of the ovaries. The flowers that have already appeared are showered. The formation of new ones stops. The buds do not form at all or fall off quickly. The plant looks withered and tired.

Is it possible to keep a Decembrist flower at home

Our ancestors noticed that the Decembrist is a “peacemaker” among plants. He not only absorbs conflicts, but also extinguishes aggression.

The Decembrist fits:

• for young spouses - improves the psychological environment in the family;
• for children - helps to set up a child creatively and develop his potential;
• family as a whole - dares unwanted guests.

The Decembrist is a talisman and amulet for families. Therefore, you need to put it as close as possible to the entrance to the house or to the window.

The Decembrist flower is a plant with a powerful dual energy. It belongs to those plants that can affect the energy balance of your home. Therefore, you should carefully approach the purchase of it in your home.

The benefits of banana peels

Banana peel is composed of water and organic compounds. It contains fiber, carbohydrates, protein and lipids. Crusts are a source of trace elements, they have everything you need for the growth and flowering of the Decembrist:

• manganese - 76 mg / g;
• potassium - 78 mg / g;
• sodium - 24 mg / g;
• iron - 0.61 mg / g;
• calcium - 19 mg / g.

Banana peels contain phosphorus, but less than potassium. All nutrients are found in compounds available to plants and are easily assimilated. Fertilizer made from the peel normalizes the metabolic processes of zygocactus, stimulates the production of chlorophyll, increases immunity, stimulates the formation of buds, and prolongs flowering.

Dry and fresh banana peels contain useful substances. This is very convenient, you can harvest the peel for future use. Dry them in the oven at 60 ° C. To accumulate on 1-2 baking sheets, store them in the freezer, put them in a bag.

Before drying, the banana peel is thawed, cut into pieces. The baking sheet is placed in the oven for 5 hours. The dried peel is ground in a blender.The resulting powder is poured into a canvas bag, used as potash fertilizer for the Decembrist and other indoor flowers.

Dry Peel Fertilizer Recipes

Fertilizer is made from dry banana powder for foliar feeding of zygocactus. To prepare 1 liter of concentrated infusion take:

• chopped banana peels - 1 tbsp. l;
• ground eggshell - 1 tbsp. l;
• magnesium sulfate - 1 tbsp. l.

Home fertilizer is being prepared for 2-3 days. The resulting concentrate is diluted with water 1:10, sprayed with Decembrist leaves. For root feeding, dilute with water in a ratio of 1:20. The powder can be added to the planting substrate, added to the pot after watering.

Fresh rinds

Decembrist can be fed with infusion made from fresh banana peels. It is prepared quickly and easily:

• the peel is placed in a glass jar;
• fill with tap water;
• insist 3-5 days;
• filter.

Advice!

The flower must be watered, then fertilized with an infusion of banana peels.

To prepare 1 liter of banana "compote", the peel of 1 large banana or 2 small ones is enough. To feed one Decembrist, 125 ml of liquid fertilizer diluted with water in a 1: 1 ratio is enough.

When to fertilize the Decembrist

The Decembrist is allowed to rest after flowering for 1 month. While he is at rest, he is not fertilized, rarely watered. In March-April, the plant begins to vegetate, requires regular watering, responds well to feeding, loves to be sprayed with warm water.

From spring to November, the Decembrist actively grows stems and leaves, at this time he needs nitrogen. The flower is fed with complex fertilizers 1-2 times a month. At the end of October, bud laying is stimulated:

• stop applying nitrogen-containing fertilizers;
• move the pot with the Decembrist closer to the window;
• lower the temperature in the room to 20-22 ° C.

In December, flower growers prepare a banana peel tincture. The Decembrist is fed with natural phosphorus-potassium fertilizer every week. Regularly receiving phosphorus and potassium, the plant forms many buds, blooms profusely and for a long time, does not shed flowers.