Eschinanthus

Breeding features

The reproduction process of a plant is carried out in two ways: by seeds and by cuttings.

Cuttings. The advantage of this method is that during cultivation the plants do not lose their varietal characteristics. At the first stage, cuttings should be cut, the length of which should be approximately 10 centimeters

It is important that each of them has at least 3 internodes. Before planting the plant, the cuttings should be treated with a special solution that stimulates the growth of the shrub.

It is recommended to plant in greenhouse conditions, because growing callistemon requires an environment with a high level of humidity. Also, the place should be warm. It is necessary to regularly ventilate and moisturize the plant.

Reproduction using seeds. The sowing process can be carried out from late summer to early spring. Greenhouse conditions are also great for growing callistemon from seeds, most importantly, regular airing. After the appearance of leaves (3-4 pieces), you can transplant beautifully-baked plants in small pots. Seedling growth will be insignificant. They add 3-5 centimeters a year.

Care

Indoor flower of diploidia: subtleties of home care.

Priming

Soil suitable for diplosing: a mixture of peat, humus and coarse sand in equal proportions. The second option: 1 part of perlite, turf and peat land. For drainage, pick up perlite, small pebbles or stones, broken red brick. You can also use clay shards. Do not forget to treat the components from pests by roasting them in the oven or steaming them in a "sleeve" in a water bath.

Lighting

Liana is easy to grow on the east window - the sun from this side will warm you gently, without burning the delicate leaves, and give enough light. On the south window, be sure to protect the plant with thick fabric curtains or a paper screen.

Temperature regime

The higher the temperature in the room, the more expressive the color of the dipole will be, so remember the recommended range: from + 20 to +28 degrees. In partial shade, it will survive at + 36.

Humidity

It is necessary to spray before wintering and more often: in the morning and in the evening, with warm soft water, avoiding drops on the buds and flowers. In this case, water can also be acidified: 4-5 drops of lemon in a glass of water are enough. It is best to place the pot on a tray filled with pebbles: moisten it regularly with water.

How to water a flower?

When pouring water on the diploidia, remember: she loves water, but without an overabundance. Do not allow swamps to form in the pot - this will instantly affect the health of the vine.

Make sure that the top layer of soil is dry, and only then grab the watering can. In the summer you need to water often, in the winter - much less often. After 10-15 minutes after watering, be sure to pour excess moisture from the pan.

The water is extremely settled. River and rainwater are not suitable, as well as directly from the tap - there are too many harmful impurities in them. Let the liquid settle (or pass it through a filter), warm to room temperature, and add a little lemon juice or table vinegar.

Top dressing

Top dressing begins from the very beginning of the growing season, when buds begin to form, and continues during the flowering period until wintering itself. Complex mineral fertilizers and any nitrogen-containing formulations are suitable. Over time, when the lush green mass grows and buds begin to form, fertilizer with potassium and phosphorus can be used.

Transfer

The vine should be transplanted every spring, when the roots are already beginning to show in the drainage hole. Choose a new container wider than the previous one, made of clay or plastic.A third of the capacity will be occupied by the drainage layer.

For a more beautiful look, you can grow in one box not one at a time, several vines at once - they have nothing against being adjacent to each other.

Do not forget about the support for young, upward-looking shoots. Of course, the installation of the support is a matter of taste, but experienced gardeners do not recommend leaving the vine to creep along the ground or hang down. In these cases, it grows much more slowly, produces buds, and rarely blooms.

It is not necessary to transplant adult plants at all: it is enough to change the top layer of the soil.

Winter care

Winter months are a dormant period for creepers. Without such a vacation, it will be difficult for her to find the strength for further development. Reducing daylight hours causes the diplodemy to stop growing, so your task is not to disturb the plant once again. Take the vine to a cool corner (with a temperature of + 15-17 degrees), but do not make the mistake that inexperienced flower growers often sin: do not leave the pot on the windowsill, next to cold glass. This will lead to hypothermia of the soil and destruction of the root system. You also need to feed and spray the flower, just water it - and even then rarely: 2-3 days after the top layer of the soil has dried.

Before wintering, be sure to carry out the pruning procedure - the uncut culture loses its decorative appearance, it does not rest well. Cut off by 2/3 the shoots that have not had time to fully develop, shorten the stems after the fork.

Pruning

If you do not want to turn your greenhouse into an overgrown rainforest, prune your vine in time. And for improving her general condition, this procedure is useful. The first pruning is carried out immediately after transplanting: the central stem is isolated and cut to stimulate further growth. It is enough to leave 1/3 of the length.

In the future, pruning can be carried out in the fall or early spring. Cut off unbranched, too long, weak stems, also leaving 1/3 of the original length. Branched branches - 2/3.

Reproduction of indoor gofmania

The easiest way to reproduce Hoffmania is by dividing adult plants. When transplanting, the following options are possible:

• to divide a densely branching variety actively producing daughter plants into parts with 2–3 growth points;
• separate the rooted recumbent shoots around the perimeter of the bush from the mother plant and plant them in separate small containers.

It is necessary to separate gofmanias carefully, trying to cause as little damage to the roots as possible. After planting, the plant is kept in elevated temperatures and with very high air humidity (until growth begins). Bright lighting during the adaptation phase can be disastrous.

Can be propagated by gofmania and cuttings. To do this, use the tops of the shoots or twigs left after pruning. You need to root the cuttings in a very light substrate under a hood. A prerequisite for successful rooting is bottom heating and high humidity. The temperature should not fall below + 21 ° С, and the lighting should not remain intense (partial shade is perfect).

Description

Ficus "Moklame" is a typical representative of the mulberry family and grows in tropical and subtropical zones. The height of an adult tree growing in natural nature can reach 25 m, moreover, when kept indoors, it barely reaches one and a half meters. The countries of the East, as well as Australia and the Philippines, where the tree is positioned as a symbol of love, fertility and wisdom, are considered the birthplace of Moklame. In our country, the plant is widespread and highly valued by landscape designers and interior specialists.

Unlike most other ficuses, the tree is characterized by the presence of a large number of aerial roots and ellipsoidal leaves. The bark of the plant has a gray tint and a rather weak texture. Bright green leaf blades are distinguished by a solid structure and a glossy surface.

The plant owes its name to small fruits (“moklama” - from the Greek “small fruit”), the seed size of which does not exceed one centimeter (“microcarp” - from the Latin “small-fruited”). Ficus fruits are small red inedible berries, however, it is quite difficult to get them with indoor cultivation: flowering is a rather energy-intensive process, so it rarely happens at home.

So, infusions and decoctions of leaves significantly alleviate the condition with radiculitis, arthritis and mastopathy, and the tree itself has a disinfecting effect and cleans the air well from benzene vapors, phenol and other harmful impurities. In addition, his presence has a beneficial effect on the state of mind of those present, relieves irritability, anger and excessive aggression.

Description

As a houseplant, coleria is a not too tall herbaceous bush with inclined velvety stems and leaves. The roots of the plant are tuberous and scaly. Young shoots are straight, and with age they fall. Oblong large leaves are located opposite, their color is varied and depends on the species. The edges of the leaf plates are crenate, the surface is soft, covered with villi.

The main feature of the koleria is its unusual bell-shaped flowers with an elongated corolla. The color of the petals varies from delicate pink to deep brown, replete with numerous specks of different shades. Flowers are formed singly or 2-3 in the axil of the peduncle. The flowering period is long and exuberant - from spring to late autumn (with a short pause). Growing a plant at home is not too difficult, since the flower feels good in the conditions inherent in a city apartment.

Diseases and pests

Pests also rarely attack this houseplant if properly cared for. Their presence can be seen by the curling and yellowing leaves. Most likely, in this case, the culprit will be aphids, or spider mites. Looking closely, they can be seen on the stems and leaves of koleriya. The presence of a tick is also determined by the presence of a cobweb. In this case, the affected plants are treated with purchased insecticides.

Sometimes problems are also caused by mistakes in care. The appearance of brown spots on the leaves indicates that too cold water was used for irrigation. Pulling the shoots up occurs when there is a lack of lighting during cultivation. The fall of flowers and buds occurs when there is a lack of nutrition and damage to the tuber. From the excess of the sun's rays, the leaves on the coleria turn yellow.

Houseplant coleria

Diseases, pests and growing problems

Any problems with gofmanias are caused by improper care. Under optimal conditions and with quality care, pests are very rare. This plant is capricious, reacting painfully to improper care and dry air. Scabbards, felt insects and aphids are the most dangerous enemies of the plant. It is better to start fighting insect pests right away with insecticide treatment.

Fungal diseases cause no less problems. Any waterlogging, severe pollution of the leaves, inaccurate watering can result in the spread of rot. If signs of decay appear, you need to adjust the watering and start using fungicides.

Common growing problems:

• loss of leaf elasticity with too much watering;
• drying of the tips of the leaves in dry air or with changes in soil moisture;
• wilting due to improper watering or the spread of pests.

Gofmania is indoor. Marcella Scrimali

Landing

For planting koleria, a ready-made substrate for gloxinia or saintpaulia is well suited. But the best option would be cooked independently from 2 parts of black soil or leafy soil, 1 part of peat, 1 part of sand and 0.5 part of humus. Be sure to have a two-centimeter drainage layer at the bottom of the pot. So the moisture will go into the pan and the roots will be able to breathe.The planting container is shallow, since most of the roots are near the soil surface.

Colera is transplanted often, every year, since it is characterized by a rather rapid growth. The procedure is carried out mainly in March or early April. In order to injure the plant as little as possible, it is better to transplant by the transshipment method, when the flower, along with the earthen lump, is rearranged into a new pot and fresh soil is added. If the roots are damaged, the diseased parts are removed, and the sections are treated with crushed coal and the plant is placed in completely new soil.

Some indoor species and varieties with photos

Chirita tamiana is originally from Vietnam. Graceful bushes of the plant are similar to Saintpaulias with rounded pubescent leaves. The flowers are predominantly white, sometimes with stripes of blue or purple.

Chirita tamiana

Primulina liboensis, a compact plant with broad, rounded leaves and very attractive purple lavender flowers with a yellow throat.

Primulina liboensis

Khirita Chinese or Dryad (C. Sinensis), which is also called the silver primulina. The small plant forms a flattened leaf rosette. The species is very popular in floriculture, as it is represented by numerous spectacular, decorative leafy varieties with a patterned pattern.

Primuline varieties

Hirita "Aiko" with golden flowers and green, glossy foliage.

Dryad "Aiko"

Variety "Destiny", variegated, dark green foliage is decorated with a wide central stripe of light silver shade and contrasting veins along the edges of the leaf plate. The flowers are large, blue in color.

Variety "Destiny"

Angustifolia is an abundantly flowering variety with narrow, serrated, silvery-green leaves forming a large rosette.

"Angustifolia"

"Marble leaf" is a variety of cabbage primulina. Shiny, dark green, rounded leaves with a contrasting longitudinal light green-beige spot. The flowers are lavender-pink, large.

"Marble sheet"

"Naine Argente". Flower stems have a curious spiral pattern. Dark green, glossy leaves are covered with a silvery pattern, the bloom is pale pink.

"Naine Argente"

Cynthia is an impressive variety with almost entirely creamy leaves.

Variety "Loki" - silvery-green leaves with reddish veins at the base.

"Lola". The flowers of this variety are very large, lilac in color with orange-yellow or purple stripes. The leaves are serrated, rhomboid, with a contrasting silvery-bronze mesh pattern on a dark green background.

"Lola"

"Patina" is a spectacular variety with a golden pattern on the foliage and a bronze-colored effect due to pink hairs. Lavender bloom.

"Patina"

"Diana Marie", a silver and marble pattern of veins covers the emerald, jagged leaves. Blue flowers with dark stripes, with a snow-white and yellow throat.

Types of coleria

• Coleria Bogotka is a rather large plant, growing 60 centimeters in height, with wide oval leaves, the edges of which are pointed. Pubescence along veins of contrasting light color. The color of the flowers in this variety is orange-red. The inner part of the pharynx is covered with red specks; on the bent edge, yellow spots alternate with red ones.
• Coleria pleasant is considered a low-growing variety. Leaves are silvery-green, ovate, with reddish-brown veins. The flowers are bright pink, miniature, with crimson spots on the limb.
• Digitalis Coleria is a large variety with opposite leaves. It can grow up to 80 centimeters. The oblong pubescent leaves are light green in color, reaching 15 centimeters long and 8 centimeters wide.
• Fluffy coleria is characterized by large dark green leaves with reddish pubescence along the edge. It blooms with five centimeter orange bells with yellow specks. The aerial part grows by 80 centimeters.
• Coleria manchu is a low variety with light green leaves and orange flowers with burgundy specks. The hybrid is distinguished by the fact that it blooms all year round.
• Coleria bibbi is a tall, upright shrub. The green leaves have brownish streaks. The bells of this variety are elongated, yellow with crimson dots, and look down.

2.Care for painting at home

2.1 Growing up, forming

Some types of coleria can shed their leaves in the autumn, in this case, the plants must be given a dormant period at a temperature of 7-13 ° C.

2.2 Reproduction of a flower

By dividing adult plants during transplantation. Seeds that are sown in spring on the surface of the soil. In this case, it is necessary to water the crops through a pallet, and to maintain humidity, they should be covered with a transparent plastic cap or glass. Apical cuttings about 10 cm long are rooted in a wet mixture of peat and sand for 1 - 1.5 months.

The flowering period is long. The plant blooms most abundantly in summer, but can bloom all year round.

2.4. Soil for koleriya

Loose nutrient soil with good drainage. A mixture of garden soil with leaf humus, peat, with the addition of a small amount of coarse river sand and crushed charcoal is suitable.

2.5 Diseases and pests

Leaves wither for no apparent reason when waterlogged - when root rot occurs. The edges of the leaves turn brown and become dry when there is insufficient air humidity.

The plant is susceptible to attacks by spider mites, mealybugs, aphids, whitefly, cyclamen mites, thrips, scale insects.

Insects are pests

• Whitefly

• Mealybug

• Spider mite

• Aphid

• Shield

• Cyclamen mite

In the spring, when the plant has outgrown its pot.

Types of delosperm with photos

The genus Delosperm includes about 100 different species and forms. Most of them are thermophilic plants that are cultivated only in indoor conditions. However, among them there are also quite frost-resistant species with which you can decorate your garden plot.

Delosperma floribundum

This plant is especially beautiful in summer, when it is decorated with numerous inflorescences. In diameter, the flowers reach a little less than 30 mm. They have a very spectacular color: the white center has a purple or pink frame, consisting of oblong petals. The flowering of the bush is observed in the year of planting. Due to this, this species is often cultivated as an annual plant.

Delosperma Stardust

This perennial is used to decorate the garden.

Please note that it must be covered well for the winter. It should be borne in mind that it is able to withstand a temperature drop of more than minus 20 degrees.

The middle of the flowers is white, and the tops of their long petals are painted in a pink tint. There are varieties with purple-lilac flowers.

Delosperma Cooperi

The height of a strongly branching bush is no more than 15 cm, while in diameter it can reach almost 50 cm. It is not afraid of frosts down to minus 17 degrees. The creamy yellow center is framed by silky shiny petals. The flowers are relatively large: they reach about 50 mm in diameter.

Twisted Delosperma (Delosperma Congestum)

This plant is highly resistant to frost (up to minus 20 degrees). Shoots with lush green foliage form a dense canopy. During flowering, the entire bush is covered with rich yellow flowers. It blooms, as a rule, in May. With the onset of autumn, the foliage changes its color to burgundy.

Delosperma Tradescantioides

The species is distinguished by long stems that spread along the surface of the soil. If the bush grows on a hill, then its shoots will hang down effectively. Outwardly, this plant is very similar to Tradescantia. It is decorated with pale green foliage and snow-white small flowers.

Delosperma Dyeri

This hybrid plant has unusual peach flowers. It is widely cultivated at home. Differs in good winter hardiness (frosts up to minus 29 degrees are not terrible). There are many varieties that differ from each other in the color of the flowers.

Delosperma Jewel

This species has several varieties that differ in the shade of flowers:

• Desert Pearl Pomegranate (Jewel of D. Garnet) - the pinkish-white center of the flower is surrounded by pomegranate petals;
• the pearl of the desert Opal (Jewel Of Desert Opal) - the color of the flowers is lilac;
• Desert pearl Ruby (Jewel of D. Ruby) - the bush is decorated with spectacular purple-red flowers.

Delosperma Cloudy (Delosperma Nubigenum)

This species has creeping stems that can form a green carpet. In height, such an evergreen plant can reach about 10 cm. It is not afraid of frosts down to minus 23 degrees. Small flowers are colored bright yellow or deep orange.

Delosperma Sutherlandii

On the surface of the stems and foliage, there is a gentle pubescence.During the flowering period, relatively large flowers of a bright lilac hue open on a undersized bush, while their middle is pale yellow. It is characterized by a fairly high resistance to frost (up to minus 23 degrees).

Delosperma Lehmannii

This variety is quite common in indoor culture. It has spectacular foliage that is shaped like a triangular pyramid. The flowers are pale yellow.

Delosperma is a beautiful, showy flower.

Origin

Despite its attractiveness, brugmansia is prohibited for planting in public places in some countries, due to the content of poisonous and psychotropic substances. In Argentina, it is called the "Devil's Tree", its scent intoxicates the head and leads to headaches, migraines and insomnia. But modern progress does not stand still, all the toxins and poisons of the plant with the help of biochemists, special equipment and reagents are converted into drugs and are widely used in pharmacology. In addition, since ancient times, brugmansia has been used for ritual and healing purposes by the indigenous people of America - the Indians.

Common varieties

The genus Columbus includes hundreds of species and varieties. Of these, no more than 30 can be grown at home. Below are the most popular varieties of columnea.

Columbus Carnival

This variety has thin shoots that hang down. They are covered with small elastic leaves on short stalks. The leaves may have a smooth or fleecy surface with reddish pubescence. Columnea Carnival has large yellow flowers, and the petals have a clearly distinguishable thin red border around the edge.

Allen

A feature of this Columnea variety is the presence of creeping shoots. They can grow up to several meters in length. The leaves are uniformly green and grow in pairs. Red flowers have pointed, elongated petals.

Columnea Krakatoa

This variety got its name because it looks like a volcano. The bush of the kolumnea Krakatoa in the process of growth rises slightly above the roots, and then the branches go down. The leaves are narrow with a smooth surface. They are dark green in color. The bright red flowers are almost the same length as the leaves.

Krakatoa

Blood red

The flower differs in that the thickened vines rise upward during the growth process, forming a bush. This plant has large oval leaves. They grow in the sinuses one at a time, alternating. The upper part of the leaf plates is dark green in color, while chaotic burgundy spots can be seen on the lower part. The buds are strongly pubescent. They are collected in small inflorescences and have a bright scarlet color.

Blood red columnea

Banks

Its lignified shoots are up to one meter long. The leaves of deep green color have a glossy shiny surface. The flowers are orange-red in color and reach a length of 5 cm. They grow in the spaces between the leaf axils.

Columbus Arguta

The leaves are pointed. Columnaea Argut shoots reach one and a half meters. Sheet plates with a shiny surface. Flowers grow in leaf axils and are arranged in small groups.

Glorious

This variety has large red or orange buds with yellow edging. Flexible shoots grow up to 90 cm. Small, fleshy, rounded dark green leaves have a slight pubescence.

Columbus Early Bird

This variety is known for its abundant and early flowering. It has fiery red flowers 5-6 cm long. At the same time, the tube has a yellow color, and on the petals of the same color there is a net.

Shida

This plant has long shoots resembling vines, covered with numerous red villi. Leaves of green saturated color on the underside have red pubescence. The plates have a lanceolate elongated shape. They can reach a length of 10 cm. The buds growing along the entire length of the shoots have a yellow tint.

Shida

Columnea can be characterized by a combination of unusual flowering and unpretentious care. This flower is not widely known in Russia, but if you choose it for home cultivation, the flower will not go unnoticed.

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