Growing globular varieties
Knowledge about rules of care and cultivation chrysanthemums help to grow exactly those varieties that you like. So, spherical flowers cannot convey varietal qualities during seed reproduction, which is why they are grown only by dividing the bush, propagated by shoots.
Planting a garden perennial spherical chrysanthemum and caring for it is reduced to the implementation of the following recommendations:
- In the place where it is planned to plant the plants, it is necessary to dig up the soil.
- Then a hole is made in the flowerbed, about 50 cm deep. If several plants are planned to be planted, then a distance of at least half a meter is maintained between them.
- Drainage is laid at the bottom of the hole. It can be coarse sand, pebbles, broken brick, on top - a small layer of fertile soil. Then everything is watered.
- The cuttings are immersed in the hole without deepening.
- When planting a large plant, they immediately make support.
- After planting, young plants are shaded until they are fully grown. At the same time, make sure that the covering material does not come into contact with the leaves of the plant.
Planting a perennial chrysanthemum and caring for it are standard: the plant must be watered, periodically fed, prepared for winter. The quality of flowering depends on how these procedures are performed.
Flowers are hygrophilous, so it needs to be watered frequently. In hot weather, it is necessary to ensure that the soil is always moist. It is recommended to use soft water for watering. If the plant grows in a pot, then it is watered daily, and sometimes several times a day.
Varietal variety
Ligularia dentata has a significant varietal diversity. Breeders have bred not only plants with green leaves, but also very decorative purple, beet-red, bronze. The most popular varieties survive even severe Siberian frosts without unnecessary difficulties and feel great in the climate of the Moscow region.
Desdemona
Ligularia toothed Desdemona is a tall variety reaching 100 cm in height. The inflorescences have a yellow-orange hue, they are quite large. But the main advantage of the variety is the color of the leaf plate: its top is pale green with a bronze tint, the lower part is purple or lilac, in places red-brown, with expressive scarlet veins
Large leaves attract attention and are a spectacular detail that gives the toothed buzulnik a special decorative effect.
Britt Marie Crawford
One of the tallest varieties, which reaches a height of 1.5 m. Ligularia dentata Britt Marie Crawford has expressive orange inflorescences and contrasting, bright burgundy-red leaves. It is an excellent specimen or an expressive plant for background planting.
Osiris fantasy
A dwarf variety of toothed buzulnik, which has a double color of leaves - they are green on top, burgundy below, brightly colored. The deciduous rosette sets off well the intense yellow inflorescences.
Pandora
The Pandora variety belongs to the undersized variety, reaches a height of no more than 30-40 cm. Suitable for growing in pots and tubs, the leaves are very decorative, purple in color, with long petioles. The flowers are chamomile, orange-yellow. The flowering period is in July.
Osiris cafe noir
The toothed buzulnik hybrid has an average stem height - up to 50 cm. The shape of the leaves is triangular, with a torn-cut edge. At first, the leaves are dark purple, almost black, gradually lighten to burgundy, with expressive red veins. By the end of the season, the rosettes are bronze-green. This plant is a good honey plant.
Midnight lady
The variety grows up to 80 cm, differs in black-purple leaves with burgundy veins. The shape is round, the surface is shiny. In July, flowering begins, yellow chamomile flowers form on the shoots.
Black purple
A luxurious variety in its decorativeness, one of the most popular in landscape design. Tall, up to 100 cm, rather cold-resistant perennial, blooms in summer, gives large yellow buds up to 9 cm in diameter. The leaves are purple with an intense black tint.
Dark beauty
The variety of toothed basulnik Dark Beauty belongs to the tall varieties, reaching 1 m in height. Basket inflorescences are bright yellow, reach a diameter of 9 cm, collected in panicles.
Diseases and pests
The decorative appearance of the Coleus is influenced by the correctness and regularity of taking care of it. The depressed appearance of a plant is a consequence of various circumstances.
- High soil weight. Poor drainage causes water stagnation near the roots of the shrub. This situation causes decay of the roots, and the flower, in turn, becomes weak and loses its leaves.
- Excessive watering. Despite the fact that Coleus has a positive attitude towards abundant watering, it does not tolerate waterlogging. The soil should be kept moist, avoiding swampiness.
- Not enough water. Uneven watering and insufficient watering can cause the soil coma to dry out, which causes loss of leaves and death of the coleus.
- Lack of light. Since the nettle is a light-loving plant, improper illumination will lead to a loss of decorative qualities. Poor lighting leads to elongation of the shoots and the absence of a bright color of the leaves.
- Direct sunlight. Burns on the leaves can occur on a hot sunny day. As a consequence of this situation, the leaves dry and shatter.
In a weakened state, pests such as whiteflies, aphids, ticks, mealybugs often attack the Coleus. If aphids are found on a houseplant, it is worth treating it with a soap-based solution. This procedure is repeated after 7 days. Florists should remember that before treating the nettle with soapy water, cover the soil with material that does not get wet. In the garden, aphids are fought with the help of insecticides, good results are given by "Aktara", "Fitoverm", "Aktellik".
Growing conditions
If you grow a flower in the house, choose the east or west side. The flower does not like extremes. In the shade, the leaves become small and lose brightness. The stems are elongated, the flower loses its decorative effect. In the light, the leaves burn out and wither.
The plant prefers fertile soil, slightly moist. Do not spare humus and peat. And remember to keep the earthy ball moderately moist. Avoid overflowing - plant roots can easily rot.
The optimum temperature for growing Coleus is not so high, despite its tropical origin, the flower feels better at 18-22 °. In winter (if you grow Coleus at home, like a perennial), not lower than 12 ° C.
This tropical inhabitant does not like dry air. If the room temperature exceeds 18 ° C, place the pot on wet pebbles. If you decide to spray the leaves of their spray bottle, then try to keep the drops as small as possible and do not spray in the hot sun. It is better to do this in the early morning or in the evening, when the sun has already disappeared.
Advice! To grow a beautiful lush bush of Coleus, it is imperative to pinch and cut off without any mercy. This will increase the branching of the plant, and its decorative and bright appearance will delight guests and home.
Peculiarities
If we talk about the description, we should start with the fact that the flower belongs to the Astrov family. It is quite powerful, the stems of the peduncles are capable of growing up to 1.5 meters. Leaves are either oval or sharp-fingered or roundish.They have a significant size, up to 50 centimeters, and a very strong cross-section.
The flowering period of Przewalski's buzulnik falls on the end of June and often lasts until August. The inflorescences are shaped like large candles, which are formed by a huge number of spectacular bright yellow flowers. Ligularia of this variety has an attractive appearance not only due to the buds, but also due to the large, beautiful leaves, which, in addition, have an unusual and striking color. In July, stains of bronze and brown shades are formed on them, which become more and more over time. This allows the plant to maintain its decorative qualities from spring to the very end of autumn.
In natural conditions, the buzulnik can be seen practically throughout the entire territory of Eurasia. A significant part of the decorative species are popular in China, as well as in the East and Southeast of Asia. It must be said that Ligularia przewalskii is found mainly near water bodies. It can be seen along the banks or on the forest edges, next to which are streams.
Growing cellosis from seeds
Sowing seedlings
Almost the only way to reproduce cellosia is generative (seed). Immediately before sowing, the seeds should be prepared, for this they are immersed in a solution of Zircon and Epin for 3-4 hours (1 drop of each preparation for 1 tbsp. Of water). This will allow the seed coat, which is too dense, to soak. Sowing is carried out in March or the first days of April. To do this, the bowl is filled with a substrate consisting of vermiculite and humus earth (1: 1). Sowing should be carried out sparsely, the seeds need only be distributed over the surface of the soil mixture, and pressed into it. You do not need to sprinkle them with soil on top. Crops should be lightly sprayed with water from a spray bottle. The dish must be covered with glass or foil on top and removed on a well-lit warm (from 23 to 25 degrees) windowsill, while protecting it from direct sunlight. Crops must be systematically ventilated and watered, and condensate must be removed from the shelter in a timely manner. In the event that you do not want to engage in picking plants, the seeds should be sown in individual cups. The first seedlings can be seen after about 8 days.
Seedling care
Seedlings need a mandatory four-six-hour illumination. The fact is that at this time of the year the daylight hours are not yet long enough. If you sowed seeds in one container, then the seedlings will have to be picked 2 times. The first pick is carried out after the seedlings have 2 or 3 true leaf plates. When planting, use the same soil mixture as during sowing. Containers are taken shallow, only 4-5 centimeters. The distance between seedlings should be 50 mm. After the dived plants take root, they should be fed simultaneously with watering, for this use a weak solution of complex mineral fertilizer for flowering plants. After the seedlings become stronger, they make a second dive into a deeper container, or you can use a scoop to carefully pull out each seedling along with a lump of earth and plant them in separate pots (it is recommended to use peat-humus). After the plants are taken, you will need to feed them a second time in the same way as the first.
Reproduction methods
To propagate a buzulnik, it is worth adhering to some rules. This procedure can be carried out in the following ways.
Bush division. It means dividing one plant into several parts. The roots of the buzulnik are divided with a knife or shovel, after which they dig out the cut. The remaining space should be filled with soil. Ligularia should be planted by treating its roots with a growth stimulant. After the measures taken, the perennial takes root well.
If the culture was planted in the soil, then it should be abundantly irrigated for several days. When dividing a bush, it is worth giving preference to the section on which there are shoots with buds.
Peculiarities
Buzulnik is an ornamental perennial plant from the Astrov family. Another name for the culture is ligularia. Under natural conditions, this herbaceous plant inhabits eastern, southeastern and central Asia. In nature, the buzulnik often inhabits the shores of reservoirs, forest glades, where a humid environment prevails.
The culture looks pretty unusual. Its description indicates that it consists of a basal rosette with large foliage, which is located on long petioles. The shape of the leaves resembles a triangular carved heart. The color of the leaf blades ranges from dark green to reddish brown. Sometimes there are leaves with a double color, for example, purple and green-violet. Their diameter is usually 0.6 meters.
The ligularia flower resembles a basket. It consists of tubular and ligulate flowers, which do not exceed 10 centimeters in diameter. Blossoming in a buzulnik begins gradually, from below. The inflorescence looks like a panicle, spikelet or brush.
The petiole of the culture is quite large, it reaches 200 centimeters in height. The beginning of flowering of the plant is June, and the end is October. Ligularia is a wonderful honey plant. The ripe fruit looks like a seed with a tuft.
Buzulnik: planting and care
Landing
How to plant a buzulnik in open ground? In order for the plant to grow healthy and delight with its flowering, it is necessary to adhere to some planting rules:
planting in open ground must be carried out in early spring, before the foliage begins to bloom;
dig up a bed on a shovel bayonet;
prepare holes for seedlings, approximately 40x40x40 cm;
if several seedlings are planted at once, then the distance between the pits in the ground should be about 1 meter;
prepare humus, superphosphate fertilizers and some wood ash for each pit;
mix all the ingredients with the soil, plant a seedling;
it is important to ensure that the buds of the seedling are slightly above the ground.
If everything is done correctly when planting, then the plant will bloom this year.
Care
If the main goal is to reveal 100% of the decorativeness of the buzulnik, then you will have to fulfill some requirements regarding:
- humidity;
- illumination;
- feeding.
The moisture content of the soil must be maintained naturally by watering, loosening and mulching. Buzulnik loves soil moisture. Therefore, the plant will have to be watered on a regular basis at least once a week. Watering should be abundant. If the summer turned out to be dry, then the frequency of watering will have to be increased to 2 times a week.
loosen up
To reveal the maximum decorative possibilities of the buzulnik, it must be planted in partial shade. Surely there is such a corner in every garden.
To preserve its decorative effect, the plant will have to be additionally fed:
- The first feeding is carried out at planting. Before flowering, it is also necessary to apply a portion of fertilizer under each bush. For this, a 1:10 mullein solution is ideal.
- Top dressing is best done in a warm season. Otherwise, it can give the opposite effect, and the decorativeness of the plant will suffer.
- With the arrival of autumn, feeding stops so that the buzulnik has time to prepare for the frost.
As a top dressing, complex mineral fertilizers are suitable, which must be diluted according to the instructions.
All of the above rules of care are very ingenuous and simple. They are available even to any novice gardener.
