Cynthia

Cynthia description and characteristics

The plant belongs to the Cactus family. The plant owes its origin to South America. Cynthia is a small cactus that has light green stems, densely covered with tall, rounded tubercles. Young plants are solitary, but over time you can find the appearance of lateral processes at the base of the stems. Although the plant is diminutive in size, it has a large, branched root system that helps in the supply of water and essential nutrients. Thorns can most often be found on young plants; with increasing age, they simply begin to fall off. The flowers are yellow, funnel-shaped, no more than 3 cm in diameter, found on the tops of the stems, open in the daytime.

Cynthia cultivation and care at home

Temperature. In spring and summer, the plant tolerates hot weather well. In winter, the plant begins a dormant period and the plant needs to be grown in a cool room so that the air temperature is no more than +10 degrees. If you have such an opportunity, it would not be bad to ensure that the daily temperature drops.

Lighting mode. In the autumn and winter, the place should be lit as much as possible; in the spring and summer, the plant will need a little shading during the daytime. If direct sunlight falls on the plant for a long period of time, then the stems of the plant may acquire a burgundy color. It is also important to note the fact that the plant is able to tolerate the summer heat and prolonged drought well.

We are preparing the substrate. It is best to stop your choice on a mineral mixture for a cactus, which includes large quantities of coarse river sand in its composition. The soil must be neutral. Can tolerate well a soil that has good drainage and is very poor in nutrients.

We apply fertilizers. When the plant begins a period of active growth, the plant needs to be fertilized every month. for this it is best to use special fertilizers for cactus and succulent, take half the concentration. When the plant has a dormant period, fertilizer cannot be applied. The plant has a special appeal, and is also a rather rare plant.

Flowering period. Flowering occurs in the summer.

Air humidity level. The plant does not need spraying, it can tolerate a dry atmosphere well. It is very important that the room has good air movement so that there is no cold draft. In autumn and winter, the plant needs a dry atmosphere.

Soil moisture level. It is necessary to water the plant only when the soil dries up. In the autumn, watering should be minimal. In winter, the soil should be protected from complete drying out.

Cynthia transplant

For planting, it is best to use a deep, narrow container that has large drainage holes. An adult plant should be replanted every 3 years in the spring. The root collar can be overlaid by taking coarse sand or fine gravel to get a good outflow of moisture.

We are engaged in plant propagation

Planting seeds is best done in the spring.they need to be covered with a transparent plastic cap or glass to maintain humidity and take them to a warm room out of direct sunlight. seeds will begin to germinate in 1-3 weeks. Young plants need spraying, but not watering. You can also use grafting on a more unpretentious stock, as well as using basal shoots.

Diseases and insect pests

The plant is most often subject to rot. The reason may even be slight waterlogging.