Tritsirtis planting and care in the open field in the urals

This exquisite flower has been known to man since the 9th century, but it received recognition, love and distribution only from the middle of the 20th century.

If you like orchids, but are repulsed by the difficult care of these fastidious - get acquainted with tricyrtis. Growing and caring for it is not that difficult. This is not an orchid, but the elegance, quirkiness, sophistication of the flower can only be compared with the beautiful phalaenopsis. Tricyrtis blooms for a long time, but the flowering stage begins by the end of summer. Early autumn frosts can make it impossible to reveal their beauty, so it is better to plant the plant in tubs.

Translated from Greek, the name of the flower means “three tubercles”. Tricirtis is also called the toad lily. This is because the sap of the plant attracts edible frogs, so the natives of one Philippine island rub their skin with sap, which greatly facilitates the catch of toads. Apparently, this can explain another name for the flower - toad lily.

Description of tricirtis

Garden orchid tricirtis planting and care in the open field photo

Tricirtis is a perennial ornamental plant from the numerous Liliaceae family. In nature, it is found in East Asia and the Far East, loves moist semi-shady forests and soils saturated with humus.

• The flower has a well-developed, shallow root system capable of recovery.
• The upright, thin stem is covered with leaves. The stem height is 60-100 cm, maybe even higher.
• The foliage is belt-shaped, oval or oval, has no petioles.
• The flowers are rather large, funnel-shaped, arranged singly or in bunches, half-umbels at the top of the stem.
• The color of the flowers can be cream, white, solid or spotted.
• Some species have a nectary - a small spur on the outer tepals.
• After flowering, the fruit appears - an elongated box with brown or black seeds.

Choosing a landing site

Decide on the type of flower and find a suitable place for it. Planting and subsequent care will not be difficult, but certain features must be taken into account.

• The plant will feel comfortable in loose fertile soil, black soil is ideal.
• The landing site must be protected from drafts.
• Avoid stagnant water, but the roots should not be overdried.
• Tricirtis should receive good lighting for half a day, no matter what half of the day it will be: first or second.

How to plant tricirtis

The root system of tricyrtis is superficial, therefore you should not bury it, otherwise the flower will weaken and stop blooming. When planting, they try to straighten the roots along the upper part of the soil, without deepening the root collar. You can add a little organic matter to the hole: humus, sod land, compost, mixed with earth. This "dressing" will be an excellent start for the plant. Water a third of a bucket under a bush, after watering the soil is mulched with any available material.

Growing and caring for tricyrtis

Tricyrtis blue wonder tricyrtis blue wonder planting and care photos

This luxurious plant loves loose, forest soils, enriched with peat and leafy humus. Tricirtis is drought-resistant, but the soil should always be moist, especially watch this in dry and hot weather.

Top dressing

In the spring, top dressing is carried out with compost or humus. Then you need to mulch the soil with pine bark so that the moisture does not evaporate much and the soil does not overheat. Tricyrtis prefer partial shade. It will be especially good for them in the tree-trunk circles - the soil is rich in plant residues, the foliage falling from the trees will protect in the winter cold. Only late-flowering varieties are planted in well-lit areas - this will help buds to set before the first frost.

Watering

You need to water tricirtis with warm water, using the best drip irrigation system. To prevent roots from rotting, avoid stagnant water.

Wintering

A flower can spend the winter in a flower bed, just cover it with special materials - peat or agrofibre. Young shoots do not tolerate overheating, therefore, with the arrival of the first heat in early spring, you should get rid of insulation. Then carry out the spring procedures described above (feeding, mulching) and in July-August you can enjoy the wonderful flowering.

Pests and diseases

All that is required of you is adherence to the correct watering regime. Waterlogged soil is fraught with the development of fungal diseases, the appearance of snails.

Growing tricyrtis from seeds

Seeds of tricirtis photo

Sowing seeds in the ground

Usually, seeds are sown in late autumn directly into open ground. These tricyrtis will start blooming next year. They are sown in late autumn, when the temperature drops, or in early spring, as soon as the snow melts and the soil is ripe. Seeds are not afraid of frost, and exposure to low temperatures will only improve germination.

Sow shallow, trying to sprinkle seeds as little as possible, as diving is not the most successful procedure. There should be a distance of 10-15 cm between the plants. The grown bushes can be planted separately, keeping a distance of 25-30 cm.

Growing seedlings at home

Seedlings of tricyrtis photo

Growing seedlings is possible.

• Around the beginning of February, pre-soak the seeds in a growth stimulator, pickle pink potassium permanganate for diseases (no more than 15 minutes, be sure to rinse).
• Lay in a universal substrate, deepening 1 cm into the soil, it is better to use peat cups.
• Put them in a warm, bright place, keep the temperature no higher than 15 ° C. When three leaves appear on the seedlings, feed with a weak solution of nitrogen-containing fertilizer. You can plant it in the ground when the threat of frost has passed. If you are worried about the death of the seedlings, you can cover them with plastic bottles cut in half.

Reproduction of tricyrtis by dividing the bush and root cuttings

How to divide the tricirtis bush photo

It has been experimentally proven that it is more reliable to propagate tricyrtis vegetatively - by dividing the bush and root cuttings in the spring, in the summer they use stem cuttings. It is enough to dig them in and wait for the development of a new plant. Even the smallest remnants of roots in the soil are capable of giving new shoots.

Types of tricirtis with photos and descriptions

The types of tricyrtis do not have any special differences in appearance. A related group consists of hairy tricyrtis, stolonose tricyrtis, short-haired tricyrtis, beautiful tricyrtis, long-legged tricyrtis. In these species, the leaves are oval-lanceolate, the flowers are pale pink with crimson spots. Flowers are collected in bunches in the axils of the leaves. They bloom beautifully in autumn, but cannot stand cold winters.

The slightly pubescent and broad-leaved species are even more similar. In spring they are covered with variegated oval leaves and bunches of yellow flowers.

Tricyrtis short-haired Tricyrtis hirta

Tricyrtis short-haired Tricyrtis hirta photo

Most often grown. The stem reaches a height of 80 cm, wide oval leaves are slightly pubescent, 15 cm long and 5 cm wide.This species grows very quickly due to underground horizontal shoots.

Tricyrtis formosana tricyrtis formosana

Tricyrtis formosana tricyrtis formosana photo

Summer residents and gardeners are very fond of this species, although it is still quite rare. The most popular variety is Purple Beauty. This short tricyrtis has leathery leaves and rare flowers. Half-grown white petals are covered with purple spots. The lower part of the fused petals is surrounded by a yellow circle, the middle of the flower is also yellow.

Winter hardy species

There are many types of tricyrtis, but most of them cannot withstand even slight frosts, except for two species.

Tricirtis short-haired (already mentioned above) - a native of Japan, most staunchly tolerates wintering in the ground. The bush reaches more than a meter in length, oval leaves are broadly lanceolate, marked, more than 15 cm in length. The flowers are white-pink with purple spots.

Tricyrtis broadleaf Tricyrtis latifolia

Tricirtis broadleaf yellow sunrise photo

Originally from China. It grows up to 60 cm in height, has oblong, spotted leaves. Flowers are white-green, covered with spots, located at the top of the stem and gather in a bunch.

This is a very interesting lily that can grow in any garden and become a real star in it. And though tricirtis and belongs to a large family of liliaceae, outwardly he is a real orchid.

Description and features of tricirtis

Photograph tricirtis adored by all gardeners, because this flower is incredibly exotic. Large, bright, eye-catching flowers in all possible colors, from crisp white and elegant cream to sunny yellow and mischievous mottled.

In total, there are 20 types of "garden orchids", as is often called flower tricirtis the gardeners themselves. In nature, the plant is found in the Far East of Russia, China and Japan. For the first time, a description of a flower was made in the ninth century in a court ode to the garden of one of the Chinese emperors.

The plant takes root quickly and easily in almost any conditions thanks to its roots - well developed, branching, shallow and capable of quick regeneration in case of any damage - such lily roots make possible rapid plant growth and abundant flowering, but they do not tolerate severe frosts.

These garden stars grow up to 90 cm, while the stems are strong enough and do not need additional supports or garters. In autumn, flowers delight with the formed elongated dark "boxes" full of black seeds.

Planting and reproduction of tricirtis

Although the plant practically does not care where to grow, it still has preferences. Will take root best tricirtis, landing which is made taking into account the following points:

• loose, moist, humus-filled soil with peat content;

• shaded place, that is, under trees;

• protection of roots from frost and the introduction of organic matter as a fertilizer.

In the photo tricirtis White spotted

Planting flowers is very easy. Breeds tricyrtis seeds, which are sown in open soils as soon as they ripen, that is, in winter. Flowers grown from seeds will bloom in the first year of their life. But this is not the only option, you can tricirtis buy and land in the following options:

• a part separated from an adult bush;

• basal cuttings.

More than once gardeners noticed that the bushes remaining in the ground after digging and transplanting, the roots gave shoots from which full-fledged, luxuriantly flowering plants grew.

Tricyrtis care

Tricirtis care especially difficult does not require, however, observing a number of simple conditions, you can get a more lush and long flowering bush. The main preferences of the "garden orchid" are as follows:

• Lighting

Feels great and blooms profusely in the shade, if the plant is planted in the light, you need to make sure that the soil does not dry out.

• Temperature regime

The most "favorite" flower weather is from 15 to 20 degrees, so these flowers grow beautifully not only in the garden, but also in the room, in the flower box.

• Humidity

The flower very positively perceives the high humidity of the air and abundant watering.

• Fertilizers

Tricyrtis can grow and bloom well without fertilization, subject to peat soils. If fertilizers are still applied, then the emphasis should be on organic matter.

• Transplant

The flower does not feel any need for transplants, feeling great for years in the same place. However, if the gardener decides to move the plant, then there will be no hassle with this, garden orchids can easily be transplanted.

As for all kinds of diseases and pests, the plant does not get sick. The main threat to him is snails and slugs, which leave unsightly wet spots and “bend” the flowers themselves.

Types and varieties of tricirtis

There are twenty varieties of "garden orchids" available to gardeners. But the most popular are:

• tricirtis purpl beauty

Tricirtis purple beauty

It grows from 40 to 80 cm, with bright, spotted, relatively small, flowers.

• tricirtis hirta

Tricirtis hirta

With wide, large and, at the same time, short, leaves. The stems are from 50 to 60 cm, and the flowers are snow-white or, white-greenish, monochromatic.

• tricirtis dark beauty

Tricirtis dark beauty

Miniature representative of garden orchids. The height of the stems is, on average, 30 cm, sometimes the bushes are lower. Sometimes they grow taller, but never more than 45-50 cm. This plant blooms with large bright yellow flowers, both with a few spots, and monochromatic.

• tricyrtis broadleaf

Tricirtis broadleaf

Very similar to hirtu, many horticultural farms combine the two. However, it is still an independent variety, and a natural one. This plant still grows remarkably in the forests and groves of Japan, China, and other Far Eastern countries.

Unlike hirta, the height of the bush is 60 cm and more, the leaves are similar to those of the hosta, and the flowers can be of any one-color tone, from white to pink.

• tricirtis purpl spotted

Tritsirtis purpl spotted

The Dutch hybrid, like all Dutchmen, is sold in the form of bulbs. Under comfortable conditions it grows by an average of 70 and more centimeters, under bad conditions - not less than 40 cm. The variety is late and dawns at the end of August. Flowers of different shades and always spotted.

"Garden Orchid" tricirtis beautiful in any variety and anywhere in the garden. However, late-flowering Dutch hybrids are best planted where bright sunlight penetrates but does not dry out the soil.

This is necessary so that the seeds can form before the cold weather. If there is no such place, then you can do it simply and at the same time beautifully - plant low ferns around the flowers or any other plants that cover the earth from the sun.

Sooner or later, every gardener who has them on the site begins to propagate these exotic beautiful and very unpretentious flowers. This is easy to do, the results of such work are immediately visible, you just need to remember that the seeds are sown in autumn, cuttings with root plots are planted in spring, and the part separated from another bush in the middle of summer.

Garden orchids are ideal residents of any flower garden, they fit perfectly into all compositions, both in oriental style and in the spirit of classic English flower gardens.

Speaking about European garden designs, it should be noted that although more attention is paid to roses, but tricyrtis, since the middle of the last century, has gained no less popularity, and in the gardens and parks of France, even pressed the classic and "eternal" favorite of the French - the snow-white lily.

This beautiful flower has been known to man since the 9th century, but it became popular only in the middle of the 20th century. He prefers semi-shady moist forests and humus-rich soils.

If you are attracted to orchids, but are concerned about the difficulty of caring for these finicky plants, grow tricyrtis. Planting and leaving in this case is not too difficult.

Of course, this is not an orchid, but in terms of elegance, quirkiness, sophistication of flowers, the plant can only be compared with it.

Its bloom is long lasting, but it starts only at the end of summer. Early frosts can prevent the flower from showing up in all its glory. Therefore, it is more often planted in a tub.

Spreading

Tricirtis is one of the perennial ornamental plants from the large lily family. Distributed in the Far East and East Asia. The name translated from Greek means "three tubercles".

Tricirtis has another name - toad lily. This is because the natives of one Philippine island use the sap of the plant to attract edible frogs. They rub their skin with it, which makes catching much easier.

The genus of tricyrtis has about twenty species. Due to the original shape of the flower, tricyrtis began to be called the garden orchid.

Plant varieties

The differences between tricyrtis species are not very striking. The related group includes tricyrtis stoniferous, hairy, short-haired, beautiful, long-legged. These plants have oval-lanceolate leaves and pale pink flowers with crimson spots.

Flowers are collected in bunches in the leaf axils. They bloom very beautifully in autumn, but cannot stand cold winters. There are even more similarities between the slightly pubescent and broadleaf species. In spring they are covered with variegated oval leaves and bunches of yellow flowers.

The most often cultivated tricyrtis is short-haired, the stem of which grows up to 80 cm in height, and broad-lanceolate pubescent oval leaves reach a length of 15 cm and a width of 5 cm. White flowers with crimson spots are very effective. The bushes of this plant grow very strongly, because underground horizontal shoots are formed in it.

The variety "tricirtis purpool beauty" is no less popular among gardeners and summer residents, although it is considered the rarest. But gardeners have already appreciated the elegance and grace of this plant. Why is tricirtis so attractive? Planting and care is not too difficult, beginner growers can also cope with them. But the most important thing is its visual appeal. Tricirtis, the photo you see in our article, has a stem up to 80 cm high. Its bell-shaped flowers have a diameter of 4 cm. They are painted white with purple dots, a red pistil and a yellow center. Petals accreted up to half. Flowering occurs in late summer and autumn.

Winter hardy species

As already mentioned, tricyrtis has quite a few species. Care and planting largely depend on what kind you get - winter hardy or not. Most species cannot withstand even mild frosts. The most hardy winter-hardy variety is short-haired tricirtis. Japan is considered his homeland. Its bushes grow more than a meter in length, leaves are oval broad-lanceolate, more than 15 cm long, there is a speck. Blooms in August. The flower is white-pink with purple spots.

The broadleaf tricyrtis is native to China. It also belongs to the winter-hardy varieties. The height of this plant is 60 cm, its leaves are oblong, covered with dark spots. Flowering begins in July, when white-green spotted flowers appear, located at the top of the stem and collected in a bunch.

Description of the flower

Tricirtis is a plant with a well-developed but shallow root system capable of regeneration. Stem is erect and thin, covered with leaves.

Its height ranges from 60 to 100 cm, sometimes higher. Leaves are lanceolate-oval or oval, petiolate.

The flowers are funnel-shaped, rather large, single, or collected in bunches or semi-umbels at the top of the stem.

The color of the flowers can be cream, yellow, white, spotted or monochromatic.In some species, the outer tepals have a small spur - a nectary. The plant has a fruit, which is an elongated box with black or brown seeds.

Landing

If you have already decided which type of plant you like best, think about where your tricyrtis will grow. Planting and leaving is not particularly difficult, but certain rules must be followed.

The plant grows well in a place protected from drafts and without water stagnation. Particular attention should be paid to the roots - they should not be overdried. The landing site should be well lit for half a day. It doesn't matter if it is in the morning or in the afternoon. Most of all, black soil is suitable for the plant. The soil should be loose and fertile.

Growing tricyrtis

These luxurious flowers are very fond of forest, loose soils rich in leaf humus and peat. Despite the fact that the plant has good drought tolerance, the soil should always be moist. In hot and dry weather, keep an eye on its condition.

In the spring, it should be mulched so that moisture in the heat does not overheat and evaporate. Most tricyrtis like partial shade, so it is best to plant them in tree trunks. In these places, the soil is rich in plant residues, and the foliage that has fallen from the trees reliably protects from the winter cold.

Late-flowering varieties are best planted in well-lit areas so that they can form buds before the onset of the first frost.

Reproduction

Two methods of propagation of this plant are used - petioles and seeds, which are usually sown in open ground in late autumn. Such tricyrtis will delight you with flowering next year.

Seeds should be sown depending on weather conditions. This is usually done two months before planting in open ground (around the beginning of February).

The seeds are pre-soaked in a growth stimulator and pickled against diseases. They are laid to a depth of 3 cm in a universal substrate, preferably in peat cups. They should be placed in a warm, bright room with a temperature of no more than + 15 ° C. After the appearance of 3 leaves, feed the plant with a weak solution of nitrogenous fertilizer. When the threat of frost has passed, plant the tricyrtis in open ground. If necessary, they can be covered with plastic bottles cut in half.

However, many summer residents believe that it is much more effective to propagate tricyrtis vegetatively. Photos of this beautiful plant can be seen in gardening publications. This method involves dividing the bush in spring by root cuttings or stem cuttings in summer. Tricyrtis give new shoots even from very small remnants of roots in the soil.

Care

This is not a capricious plant at all - tricirtis. Planting and leaving is easy. Like any plant, tricyrtis needs watering. But you need to know that the water should always be warm. It is better to use a drip irrigation system.

Avoid stagnant water. Otherwise, the roots can rot. Tricirtis can overwinter in a flower bed, but for this it must be covered with a special material. Peat or agrofibre is most suitable for this purpose.

Young shoots do not like high temperatures, so in early spring, as soon as it gets warm, you should get rid of the insulation. At the same time, fertilize with fertilizers - humus or compost. Then it is necessary to carry out mulching with pine bark - it will not allow the soil to overheat. If you carry out all the work in a timely manner, then in July-August you will admire the flowering of this magnificent plant.

Pests and diseases

Too moist soil can provoke the development of fungal diseases and the appearance of snails and mucus. Therefore, it is so important to observe the watering regime.

The garden orchid is a rather capricious plant Tricirtis (lat.Tricytis) is a genus of herbaceous plants of the Liliaceae family, distinguished by beautiful flowering. Some species are grown as ornamental plants. The flowers are very graceful, reminiscent of tropical orchids.

Description

Tricirtis translated from Greek means "three tubercles". It is also called the toad lily. Where did this strange name come from? The thing is that the natives from the Philippines rub their hands with the sap of the plant in order to lure edible frogs with the smell of lilies.

Landing is carried out only in places that are reliably protected from drafts, where there is no stagnant water. Care involves the implementation of watering with warm water, while it is important to ensure that the moisture in the soil is in moderation, otherwise the roots of the plant can rot

The flower has been known since the 9th century, but it became popular only in the middle of the 20th century. The plant prefers moist semi-shady forests and soils that are rich in humus. In total, there are about 20 species of tricyrtis.

Plants can suffer from snails and slugs. Nevertheless, diseases in tricyrtis are extremely rare.

For a garden orchid, the following distinctive features are characteristic:

• The color of the flowers can be different: white, pinkish, cream, with or without spots.
• Some species have a short spur - a nectary.
• Ripe seeds are black in color.
• The shape of the flowers strongly resembles an orchid.
• The root system is superficial; if damaged, it grows back very quickly.
• Leaves are lightly speckled.
• The stem is straight.

The bush reaches a height of 70 cm.The flowers are small - up to 4 cm.

A universal substrate acts as a soil. Planting depth - 3-5 cm.

Landing features

Planting the plant should be done in a place where there are no drafts and stagnant water. Particular attention should be paid to the roots - they should not be flabby or dry. The landing site should be well lit for half a day - in the morning or in the evening it does not play a special role. The best soil option is black soil. The soil should be fertile and loose; tricyrtis simply will not grow on clay soil.

The optimum temperature for growing is 15 ° C. Plants will bloom in about the second year after planting.

Since tricyrtis prefer partial shade, planting should be done near trees. It is there that the much needed nutrients are found, and the sun will not burn the foliage and flowers of garden orchids.

Garden Orchid (video)

Moreover, leaves fallen from trees will reliably protect the roots of tricyrtis from the cold.

However, late flowering varieties are best placed in open areas. This is necessary so that they have time to form buds.

Good neighbors for tricyrtis are:

• ferns
• lilies
• hosts
• erythroniums

The presented plants require the same conditions as garden orchids. Tricyrtis look great in semi-wild gardens or curbs.

If it is not possible to divide tricyrtis, you can try seed propagation. But the process will be longer and more complicated.

Care features

Plant care involves proper watering. The water should be warm, it is best to use a drip irrigation system. You should not allow stagnation of water, otherwise the roots of tricyrtis can rot.

The plant can overwinter right in the flower bed, but on condition that it is covered with special material. Agrofibre or peat is suitable for this purpose.

If tricyrtis is not winter hardy, it should be grown in a tub. As soon as it becomes warm outside, the plant, along with the tub, is taken out into the sun.

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Young shoots do not like low temperatures, so in the spring, as soon as it gets warm, you should get rid of the insulation. It is good at the same time to fertilize with fertilizers - compost or humus, but in no case with fresh manure. Next, mulching is carried out with pine bark - it does not allow the soil to overheat.

If you do everything on time, in July-August there will be an opportunity to admire the flowering of tricyrtis.

Many varieties of tricirtis do not tolerate frost

Garden Orchid (video)

Winter hardy varieties

Many tricyrtis varieties do not tolerate frost. In view of this, it is worth paying attention to winter-hardy species.

• The short-haired tricyrtis (lat.Tricyrtis hirta) is very popular. The plant reaches a height of 1 meter. The flowers are white-pink in color with purple spots. Leaves are oval. Homeland - Japan.
• It is worth paying attention to the broad-leaved tricyrtis (lat.Tricyrtis latifolia). The leaves have a white-green color, gather in bunches. The height of the bush is 60 cm. Homeland is China.

If you do everything on time, in July-August there will be an opportunity to admire the flowering of tricyrtis

What to do with frost-resistant varieties

If tricyrtis is not winter hardy, it should be grown in a tub. As soon as it gets warm outside, the plant, along with the tub, is taken out into the sun.

The rest of the time, tricirtis will have to be kept in a bright room, while the air temperature should be moderate.

Tricirtis translated from Greek means "three tubercles"

Breeding options

There are three ways to propagate tricirtis:

• seeds
• division of rhizomes
• vegetatively

The latter method is preferred. At the same time, you do not need to dig up the plant, you just need to dig a hole and separate part of the bush.

If it is not possible to divide tricyrtis, you can try seed propagation. But the process will be longer and more complicated. Seeds are sown directly into the ground to a depth of 5 cm.

Before sowing, the planting material is soaked in a special solution - a growth stimulator. When planting them for seedlings, stratification is carried out.

A universal substrate acts as a soil. Planting depth - 3-5 cm. Optimum temperature for growing is 15 ° C. Plants will bloom in about the second year after planting.

It is possible to propagate tricyrtis by rhizomes in spring or autumn, since it is at this time that the plant is at rest. In this case, it is important to ensure that at least 2 kidneys remain on each fragment. After you have separated the rhizomes, they can be immediately placed in the soil, previously moistened and dug up.

Diseases and pests

Plants can suffer from snails and slugs. Nevertheless, diseases in tricyrtis are extremely rare. In the short-haired variety, fungal diseases can occur.

You can learn about ten of the best ways to deal with garden snails.

The garden orchid is a rather capricious plant. The flower does not like dry and poor soils, does not tolerate the abundance of the sun, and requires additional fertilizing. Landing is carried out only in places that are reliably protected from drafts, where there is no stagnant water. Care involves watering with warm water, while it is important to ensure that the moisture in the soil is in moderation, otherwise the roots of the plant can rot.

Beautiful garden orchid (photo)