How to cultivate Cereus peruvianus to make it bloom
The following is an introduction to the relevant experience of growing Cereus peruvianus to make it bloom and six maintenance techniques for Cereus peruvianus, with detailed information provided below.
Cereus peruvianus belongs to the cactus family of flowers, with large and beautiful blooms and vibrant colors, which have always been favored by many flower enthusiasts. Not only does Cereus peruvianus bloom beautifully, it is also an easy-to-grow flower, capable of producing a large number of blooms with sufficient water, fertilizer, and sunlight. However, some flower enthusiasts say that their Cereus peruvianus grows vigorously in stems and leaves but rarely blooms. Today, I would like to share with you some maintenance methods for Cereus peruvianus to understand how to care for it to produce a large number of flower buds.
1. Cultivation Soil
Whether a flower grows well or not, the cultivation soil is very important. Some flowers prefer slightly acidic soil, while others prefer slightly alkaline soil. It is necessary to understand its growth habits before growing flowers to properly prepare the cultivation soil. Cereus peruvianus requires loose, fertile, and well-draining cultivation soil. For example, you can mix leaf mold, garden soil, coarse sand, and compost in a ratio of 4:3:1:2 to make cultivation soil.
2. Cultivation Method
When planting Cereus peruvianus, choose a flower pot of the appropriate size with good breathability. First, place broken tiles at the bottom of the pot to cover the drainage hole, then add a small amount of decomposed soybean cake or bone meal as a base fertilizer, followed by adding cultivation soil and placing the plant in it, fully spreading the roots, then pressing the soil down and watering it thoroughly. Place it in a shaded area for a week before transitioning to normal care.
3. Fertilization Requirements
Cereus peruvianus has rapid stem and leaf growth and requires more fertilizer, but not too much. During the spring growing period, you can apply a well-decomposed cake fertilizer water every 15 days to promote strong stem and leaf growth.
In May, the plant usually begins to form flower buds. If it lacks nutrients at this time, the plant will become weak and may bloom less or not at all. Therefore, before the plant forms flower buds, it should be given an additional 1-2 applications of fast-acting phosphorus fertilizer to make the plant bloom more and more beautifully.
After flowering, the plant enters another period of vigorous growth. At this time, you can apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer to promote new stem and leaf growth, which is beneficial for the next round of flower bud formation.
How to cultivate Cereus peruvianus to make it bloom
4. Watering Method
Cereus peruvianus is a cactus plant with strong drought resistance. During maintenance, it is not suitable to water too frequently. In spring and autumn, water should be thoroughly dried before watering again, to avoid waterlogging in the pot, which can cause root rot.
In high summer temperatures, avoid making the pot soil too wet or dry. When the weather is dry, you can sprinkle water around the pot to increase the humidity of the air. In winter, control watering, keeping the potting soil slightly moist and slightly dry.
5. Light Requirements
In spring and autumn, allow Cereus peruvianus to receive plenty of sunlight. In summer, the plant may have a brief dormant period during which it is important to avoid direct sunlight and maintain good ventilation to prevent stem and leaf yellowing and wilting. In winter, try to place the pot in a sunny area to allow the plant to get more sunlight.
6. Pruning and Shaping
Cereus peruvianus has vigorous growth of stems and leaves. During growth, remove excessive side buds and new buds at the bottom, and remove weak stems and leaves to reduce nutrient consumption, ensuring that nutrients can be concentrated for the healthy stems and leaves to form flower buds.
The stems and leaves of Cereus peruvianus are soft and long. When they grow to a certain height, they may easily fall over. Therefore, it is necessary to build a支架 to support the plant when it reaches a certain height, evenly fixing the leaves on the支架 to increase ventilation and light penetration between the plants, preventing them from falling over and enhancing their ornamental value.
When growing Cereus peruvianus, it is generally necessary to repot and replace the soil every 1-2 years. The repotting time can be chosen during the spring and autumn seasons when the temperature is suitable. First, remove the plant from the pot, remove the old soil from the roots, check for any rotting roots, and prune them. Then, replace the new cultivation soil and repot for maintenance.
The above is a detailed introduction to how to cultivate Cereus peruvianus to make it bloom and the six maintenance techniques for Cereus peruvianus, for reference by netizens.