How to care for Disocactus cv. Ackermannii when it has flower buds
Let me share with you some knowledge about caring for Disocactus cv. Ackermannii when it has flower buds. The relevant content is as follows:
How to care for Disocactus cv. Ackermannii when it has flower buds
In autumn and winter, it is a very good choice to keep a pot of Disocactus cv. Ackermannii at home. The flowers of Disocactus cv. Ackermannii are beautiful and have a long blooming period, making it a major ornamental flower in winter.
The potted Disocactus cv. Ackermannii available for purchase now usually come with many flower buds, often with three or four flower buds on a single branch, which is pleasing to the eye. However, after a few days of cultivation, there may be a phenomenon of a large number of flower buds falling off.
What should we do with the flower buds of newly purchased Disocactus cv. Ackermannii?
For newly purchased Disocactus cv. Ackermannii, there is no need to worry too much if flower buds fall off. The main reason for the falling of flower buds is the change in the environment. After all, the Disocactus cv. Ackermannii on the market are cultivated in greenhouses, which are very different from our home cultivation environment.
To reduce the falling of flower buds in Disocactus cv. Ackermannii, it is advisable to continue caring for it in the original pot without rushing to repot. Also, pay attention to spraying water around the plant to increase the humidity of the air, which can help Disocactus cv. Ackermannii adapt to the environment more quickly and reduce the falling of flower buds. After the plant adapts, then repot.
Our gardening friends who bought Disocactus cv. Ackermannii earlier might have already finished flowering. Previously, in the iAsk circle, some friends asked: "How to care for Disocactus cv. Ackermannii after flowering?" I believe many of you are also curious.
Post-flowering care methods for Disocactus cv. Ackermannii
How to care for Disocactus cv. Ackermannii when it has flower buds
The main flowering period of Disocactus cv. Ackermannii is from autumn to early spring. Now it is still the early winter stage. If the Disocactus cv. Ackermannii has finished flowering, we need to strengthen the care, and the plant will soon be able to rebloom and produce a second round of flowers.
Firstly, when the flowers of Disocactus cv. Ackermannii show signs of fading, remove the faded flowers in time, especially those that have fallen on the leaves, to avoid rotting and causing leaf decay.
After removing the faded flowers, it is necessary to increase fertilization and watering, maintaining a phosphorus-potassium fertilizer application every 5 days, both spraying the leaves and watering the roots, and adding some slow-release fertilizer. With sufficient fertilizer and water, Disocactus cv. Ackermannii can quickly recover its strength and enter a new flowering stage.
In addition to maintaining sufficient fertilizer and water, it is also important to increase sunlight. In winter, it is best to keep Disocactus cv. Ackermannii in full sunlight, as sufficient sunlight is more conducive to the differentiation of flower buds.
The first round of flowers of Disocactus cv. Ackermannii may wither early. By strengthening the management of fertilizer and water, the plant can bloom again. However, if Disocactus cv. Ackermannii withers in early spring, simply increasing fertilizer and water may not be enough for it to continue flowering.
Since Disocactus cv. Ackermannii is a short-day plant, it can only normally differentiate flower buds in an environment with less than 8 hours of sunlight. If you want Disocactus cv. Ackermannii to bloom again, it needs to be treated with darkness, such as covering it with a black bag at regular intervals to create conditions for flower bud differentiation.
The above methods for caring for Disocactus cv. Ackermannii with flower buds introduced by the Green Enthusiast website are for your reference.