Fatshedera flower: home care

Fatshedera care at home

Fatskhedera flower has remarkable immunity and vitality and will bush well when pinching shoots in several steps.

Temperature for the plant

An evergreen bush is able to withstand high temperatures, but still it does not really like extreme heat. In winter, experts recommend a temperature of 10-15 degrees for lianas, and at least 16 degrees for variegated varieties. In summer, the botanical wonder can be exposed to fresh air and protected from cold air currents.

Illumination for fatsheder

The hybrid is not very picky about light, so it can be placed both in a partial shade and in a bright room. But it is also necessary to hide the houseplant in the daytime from direct sunlight;

Variegated forms are great lovers of light and are best placed near east or west windows.

Air humidity

• The ivy tree feels good in low humidity, but it loves moderately humid air more, so regularly spray the leaf plates (in the spring and summer, you can take a shower). This process is carried out at a temperature of at least 18 degrees and also helps to get rid of the tick;
• Every 7 days, wipe the leaves from dirt and dust with a soft, damp cloth, or once a season "bathe" the hybrid under a warm shower.

How to water

Home care involves watering abundantly and frequently without overflowing. Excess water from the sump must be removed. When the soil is waterlogged, the leaf "blades" may turn yellow.

During wintering, watering is reduced, and this is greatly influenced by the temperature regime of the room. The soil in the container should not dry out completely, otherwise the "green friend" will lower the foliage.

Transplant fatshedera

Tree ivy is transplanted every spring, when the flower container is completely filled with roots. At the same time, a lush shrub is formed, which in the adult version is transplanted once every two to three years. Fine-grained sand, peat, humus, turf soil is a suitable substrate for an exotic plant. He also needs good drainage material, which occupies 30% of the pot.

Top dressing

• Top dressing with complex fertilizer, which is alternated with organic fertilizer every 10 days, is intended for decorative leafy specimens. It is especially necessary in a warm period of time, when the plant is experiencing intensive growth;
• In winter and autumn, the flower is not subject to feeding.

Reproduction of fatsheders

This process is usually carried out in mid-April, using cuttings, air layers, seeds. Reproduction takes place in this way:

In the spring, a shallow circular incision is made on the trunk, wrapped with moistened moss and covered with foil

The moss is always kept moist;
When you see small roots through the film, carefully cut the branch with roots and plant it in a separate planter;
The stalk is dipped into a moistened soil from a mixture of peat and sand (or into water) at high air humidity and covered with polyethylene or a glass container. Next, put the substrate in heat for good rooting.

Site selection and lighting

Fatsia
notable for the fact that it is not whimsical at all in lighting. It can be placed both in partial shade and in the light.

but forms with variegated leaves
require a little more light than their monochromatic counterparts. It is also necessary to understand that in the shade, the growth of shoots slows down.

Ideal location
Is the west or east window

For the health of Fatsia, it is very important to ventilate the room more often.In the summer, the plant will not be hurt by being outdoors, but with the obligatory shading from the scorching sun

In spring and summer best temperature
for the content of fatsia is in the range from +18 to +22 ° C. In autumn and winter, the plant can be kept both in a warm room and in a cool one with a temperature of +10 to +15 ° C. If there is a possibility of additional lighting, it is preferable to keep the fatsia warm, otherwise it is cool.

Variegated forms of dendrobiums
need a winter temperature of at least +16 ° C.

Peculiarities

Fatshedera leaves consist of 3-5 lobes and can reach a length of 25 cm.

As befits a hybrid, she partially inherited the characteristics of both parents - from Fatsia she took large, rather tough, leathery to the touch leaves, and from ivy she received long shoots, sometimes reaching 5 meters.

By the way, in indoor floriculture it is valued precisely for the beauty of the leaves. But her flowers are small and unsightly.

Umbrella inflorescences emerge from the leaf axils in the fall.

Varieties

It remains popular today, a hundred years after it began to spread across all continents. However, thanks to the efforts of enthusiasts, during this time, many varieties have appeared that differ in color and shape of the leaves.

The most beautiful are:

• Variegata - with a wide white edging along the edge of the leaf blades.
• Lemon & Lime - the central part of the leaf has a light green-yellow color, reminiscent of the peel of an unripe lemon, and is framed by a dark green strip.
• Pia - It has dark green, strongly curved leaves.
• Silver Prince - under the rays of sunlight it seems that the leaves are covered with a silvery haze.

Unfortunately, the stores sell only variegated fatshedera, while other varieties can be found in private collections, greenhouses and at plant exhibitions.

Formation

The fact is that, being young, this plant has one shoot, which is directed vertically. Having reached a height of 1 m, weighed down by the weight of greenery, he begins to lean down. It is at this moment that the owner needs to decide how the crown will be formed. There are several options:

1. On a trellis - in a flower pot or next to it, high supports are installed, to which the shoot is attached. Most varieties are not able to cling to the trellis on their own, so the shoot is tied with a piece of gauze or bandage. Over time, the soft part of the stem will become woody and will forever remain in its usual position. If you plant several shoots in one container, you can create interesting compositions from them, intertwining the stems with each other.
2. With a tree or bush - the shoot (or shoots, if there are several of them) is cut so that the weight of the green mass allows the fatskhedera to maintain an upright position. This procedure will have to be repeated annually in the spring, and in some cases, if the plant is very elongated during the growing season, also in the fall.
3. Ampel method - for this, the flower is planted in a hanging planter or the pot is placed on the edge of the cabinet, so that the shoots hang down.

In the southern regions, the flower is sometimes planted in the garden for the summer. Due to its ability to take root where the shoot touches the ground, it can exist outdoors as a ground cover plant. Its decorative leaves look especially beautiful on the hillsides.

In warm regions, Fatshedera is often used in landscape design.

Reproduction

Even an inexperienced grower will not have problems with flower propagation by cuttings and air layers.

Experimental lovers can try to grow seedlings from seeds. However, Fatskhedera rarely blooms, and berries are tied on it even less often. In addition, to obtain a "harvest", the plant must be pollinated by insects. It should also be remembered that with seed reproduction, the probability of inheriting parental traits in most varieties (especially with multi-colored leaves) is almost zero.

Fatskhedera - leaving:

Lighting:

Under indoor conditions, Fatshedera requires good illumination. Fatskhedera also requires direct sunlight in the morning and evening, but only needs to move the plant to shady places during the afternoon and especially during the hot summer period. You need to pay particular attention to the lighting for Fatshedera if it is on the south window.

Temperature:

Fatskhedera is a rather thermophilic plant. In winter, the temperature should not drop below 4-6o C. For Fatskhedera, a room temperature of 22-25 ° C in summer is preferable.

Humidity:

When growing Fatskhedera at home, the plant requires a fairly humid environment, especially if the temperature exceeds 18-20o C. For this, regular spraying of the plant and washing of the leaves is necessary.

Top dressing:

Top dressing for Fatskhedera must be applied several times in the summer with mineral fertilizers. The support used must always be kept wet.

Transfer:

It is necessary to transplant Fatskheder in March, in slightly larger pots, in a soil mixture of turf and peat land with sand (4: 1: 1). You also need to remove damaged parts: shoots, foliage and inflorescences.

Reproduction:

Fatskheder propagates by apical cuttings. Also Fatskhedera can reproduce by air layers. In the summer, cuttings are taken and planted in a very humid place in a mixture that should consist of peat with sand (1: 1). Already rooted cuttings are finally transplanted into pots only next spring.

Some features:

When grown in an apartment, you can give shine to the foliage of Fatskhedera with the help of a luster solution, avoiding its excess.

Types of a flower with a photo

Among the decorative varieties of fatsheders, several options can be noted.

Variegata

Differs in increased decorativeness, which creates a pale yellow or cream edging of leaf plates of a dark green color, rapid growth, but weak resistance to diseases and pests.

Pia

This variety has bright green foliage closely adjacent to the stem with wavy edges and short petioles and good hardiness.

The Silver Prince

The main difference here is a silvery edge around each leaf and a dull green color with a silvery sheen.

Golden variety

A feature of this subspecies is a bright golden-yellow spot in the middle of the leaf plate.

A kind of evergreen plant - fatshedera - has become widespread in the floristic design of premises and winter gardens. Due to its decorative and unpretentious care, it is suitable for breeding in apartments and country houses.

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Description

Fatsia (lat. Fatsia) is a small genus of plants in the Araliev family. Under natural conditions, fatsia is an evergreen shrub with few branches or a small lush tree. Japan is considered the homeland, and today the forests of the Far East, China and Taiwan are the distribution area. Fatsia's closest relatives are ivy and aralia, which is why its first name sounded like "Japanese aralia". However, later, to avoid confusion, the plant was given its own name. People often call it Japanese or homemade chestnut.

Fatsia looks very impressive and majestic. It has a massive, but at the same time neat crown, and at home it can grow up to 2 m. The plant is especially proud of its large multi-lobed dissected leaves, which have a leathery texture and characteristic gloss. In their shape, they can be heart-shaped or round and consist of 5-10 lobes.The color of the leaves is also varied: they are both monochromatic dark green and with variegated spots and a spectacular border.

The shoots of the plant are rather thin and often bend under the weight of the leaves. This requires the construction of special supports that support massive sheet plates and adjust the shape of the crown.

In addition to high decorative qualities, the plant has a number of medicinal properties. Its decoctions are taken for rheumatism, colds, diabetes and many other diseases, and are also used as a tonic for low pressure.

Moreover, during planting and transplanting, it is necessary to protect the skin of the hands and try to avoid contact with the roots of the plant.

Fatsia is one of the most prominent large-leaved houseplants and is strongly associated with a number of superstitions and superstitions. She is credited with the ability to neutralize bad thoughts and negative emotions, as well as improve the psychological microclimate in the family. It is believed that in the houses where fatsia is grown, there is a positive energy, there is less abuse and quarrels, and the household is always in a good mood. It is rather difficult to say whether this is true or not, but wise Japanese call fatsia flower of family happiness and gladly decorate their homes with it.

Origin, species and varieties of fatsia

The homeland of Fatsia (lat. Fatsia) is Japan, although in the wild this evergreen shrub, reaching 6 meters in height, can be found not only in the Land of the Rising Sun, but also along the reservoirs of Taiwan and South Korea. The plant has beautiful, leathery, heart-shaped leaves, which eventually split into 5-9 lobes. It is the leaves that are its main advantage and the reason for its immense popularity. Umbrella inflorescences of white and greenish-yellow color attract with their sophistication, although they do not have a special decorative value. Fatsia naturally grows in shady and humid places.

Fatsia belongs to the monotypic genus of dicotyledonous plants from the family Araliaceae (Fam. Araliaceae). Only one species is grown indoors - Japanese fatsia. It also has another name - Siebold's Fatsia. The plant has been cultivated for about three centuries, but it was brought to Europe much later - in the middle of the 19th century.

Japanese fatsia can reach a height of 1.5 meters, it grows rather quickly (it almost doubles in a year) and reproduces well. The following varieties are very popular:

• Spider's Web (white strokes are scattered all over the foliage);
• Variegata (dark green foliage is bordered by light stripes);
• Annelise (golden hue);
• Murakumo Nishiki (pale yellowish in color);
• Tsumugi Shibori (has many white spots).

No less attractive is the Fatshedera Lizei - a plant that appeared as a result of the crossing of Fatsia and common ivy. This hybrid has lobed dark green leaves and a thin long stem (up to 5 m).

Sometimes fatsia is called aralia, although fatsia is a houseplant, and aralia is a garden perennial. In the wild, there are such types of aralia: Manchu, continental, heart-shaped. The latter (Aralia cordata) is closest in appearance to fatsia. It is a herbaceous plant with feathery double leaves on long petioles. In nature, it can be found in clearings, forest edges only on Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. Aralia roots are used for medicinal purposes - on their basis, medicines are made.

Photo gallery: varieties of fatsia

Fatsia variety Spider's Web Fatsia variety Variegata Fatsia variety Mizeri Fatsia variety Tsumugi Shibori Fatsia variety Murakumo Nishiki Fatshedera common Fatshedera variegated

Flowering, pruning fatsia

Indoor aralia blooms on rare occasions. Flowering lasts throughout June-August. Flowers - openwork umbrellas are collected in paniculate inflorescences and do not differ in their decorative appearance, but they attract with their delicate aroma. In autumn, the plant is covered with small dark blue berries.

Fatsia pruning is usually done once after transplanting to form the crown of young plants. Only young plants are pruned in the first 3 years of life. In older specimens, any pruning degrades the appearance and makes the plant less showy.
More demanding to pruning the Fatsheder, which is cut 4–5 times a year. In addition, to determine the shape of the plant, pinching is done (pinching the top)

This procedure should be taken with care: touching the leaves of a flower can cause an allergic reaction

Fatsia in most cases does not need support. It happens when sluggish leaves are laid out on spacer sticks so that they become elastic again. The walls of the house can serve as a support for the plant.

Most often, the support is selected for the Fatshedera, since this plant has a long, thin trunk. It is supported by pillars, gratings, arches, showcases.

Table: Correcting Fatsia Care Errors

Signs and superstitions

It is believed that Fatsia is patronized by the planet Mercury, and the zodiac sign that affects the plant is Libra. This tandem gives Fatsia the ability to cleanse the home of bad energy and bad thoughts of others. If you or your family members often experience stressful situations, or are depressed, it is Fatsia that can help you cope with problems within the family by absorbing the negativity around you.

This lush green flower has a positive effect not only on the psychological, but also on the physical level, having a beneficial effect on the body with a number of chronic diseases (pathologies of the liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, bladder).

Reproduction of fatsia

Fatsia are easily propagated by apical cuttings and air layers. Seed reproduction is also possible.

Cut with apical cuttings, usually in spring. Plants root rather quickly in a moist substrate (a mixture of peat and sand) at a temperature of 22-26 ° C. Cuttings (they must have several buds, ready to start growing) are covered with a glass jar or plastic wrap. After rooting, they are planted in an earthen mixture. Cutting plants form low, but densely leafy bushes.

Can be propagated with fresh seeds (sown to a depth of 1 cm). Seeds are sown in boxes and pots. The composition of the earthen mixture: turf - 1 hour, leaf - 1 hour, sand - 1 hour. Seedlings appear at an air and soil temperature of about 18 ° C. As soon as the seedlings get stronger, they are planted in 9-11 cm pots, 1 copy each. The composition of the earthen mixture is as follows: turf - 2 hours, humus - 1 hour, sand - 1 hour. Young plants are placed in a bright room.

Usually, in good conditions, the plants are completely leafy, but if for some reason the trunk is bare, they can be rejuvenated with the help of an air layer. To do this, in the spring, a shallow incision is made on the trunk, wrap it with wet moss soaked in phytohormone or nutrient solution (1 g of complex fertilizer per 1 liter of water), and cover it with a film on top.

Moss is always kept moist (that is, moistened as it dries). After a few months, roots appear at the site of the incision.Approximately two months after the roots have formed, the root tip is cut below the root formation and planted in a separate pot. The remaining trunk is not discarded, even if there are no leaves on it.

It is cut almost to the root. The stump from the old plant must continue to be watered (you can cover it with moistened moss), perhaps it will give shoots that will grow well. After you have made the air layers, you can also not cut the remaining stem under the root, but try to graft ivy from the same family onto it (in the split or behind the bark). It easily takes root on the trunk of the fatsia, and when it starts to grow, you will get an original tree with falling branches.