The editor brings you the knowledge of how to cultivate Disocactus to make it bloom and fill the pot, as well as the correct care methods for making Disocactus bloom. Let's learn about it together next.
Many people with beautiful hearts enjoy growing flowers. Flower cultivation is a wonderful hobby that enriches spiritual life and cultivates taste. This special habit can make the surrounding environment more beautiful and create a more comfortable living environment for the family.
There are many common flowers around us, such as Disocactus, which is a unique and beloved flower. The leaves of Disocactus look like claws and are very novel and cute, while its flowers are very playful and endearing, making it suitable for placing on tables and desktops to create a joyful atmosphere that uplifts the mood.
During festivals, raising a pot of Disocactus can add to the beauty and bring good luck, which is especially auspicious.
In the summer, many people who grow Disocactus become worried. Why? Disocactus is not a one-time flowering plant and can bloom for several consecutive years. However, in the summer, it is not in the growing season or the blooming period. At this time, many people start to worry about their Disocactus because it is at its weakest stage. Any carelessness may cause significant damage or even death. However, I believe these are due to four bad habits. If everyone actively corrects them, the leaves will become harder and more vibrant, blooming beautifully every year.
First, not shading from strong light
Disocactus grows on the trunks of large trees or in dark, damp crevices, so it is slightly shade-tolerant and prefers to grow in a dappled light environment. During the blooming period, it needs to be exposed to sufficient soft light, and in the summer, it is important to shield it from strong light. Otherwise, the intense sunlight can quickly raise the temperature around it, accelerate the evaporation of moisture, causing the leaves to lie softly on the edge of the pot, eventually leading to wrinkles, softness, and redness.
How to cultivate Disocactus to make it bloom and fill the pot
After June, the temperature will rapidly rise, and the sunlight is extremely harsh. Remember to move it to a semi-shaded area or an east-facing windowsill with a纱窗 (screen). The light before 10 a.m. is usually soft and can be slightly exposed to it.
Second, overwatering can cause root rot
Disocactus is an epiphytic plant of the cactus family, similar to cacti, and is drought-resistant. Its root system is not as vigorous as that of cacti, consisting of some weak roots that are prone to rot. If watered too much, causing waterlogging in the pot, it can lead to bacterial growth and root damage.
Especially in the summer, with high temperatures, the risk of root damage from闷根 (suffocated roots) increases significantly. Therefore, in the summer, improper watering of Disocactus is most likely to cause death, resulting in soft and red leaves that are not hard and full, making it difficult to bloom again.
Third, always reluctant to prune
The leaves of Disocactus will continue to grow, becoming more abundant and dense. However, as it grows, there will be a replacement of old and new leaves, with yellow and diseased leaves being common. It is important to prune them in time and not be reluctant. Additionally, leaves that are severely soft, red, and wrinkled and cannot be improved even after careful care need to be removed promptly to avoid continued nutrient consumption.