Mention of the Flood in world mythology
In an attempt to find the truth, we turn to myths from other sources. After all, if we take as an axiom that the death of people was massive, then not only Christians, but also other nationalities suffered.
Most of us perceive myths as fairy tales, but then who is the author? And the event itself is quite realistic: in the modern world, deadly tornadoes, floods and earthquakes are increasingly observed in all corners of the world. Human victims from natural disasters are in the hundreds, and sometimes they occur where they should not be at all.
Sumerian mythology
Archaeologists who worked on the excavations of ancient Nippur discovered a manuscript that says that in the presence of all the gods, on the initiative of the lord of Enlil (one of the three dominant gods), it was decided to arrange a great flood. The role of Noah was played by a character named Ziusudra. The element raged for a whole week, and after Ziusudra left the ark, brought sacrifice to the gods and gained immortality.
Despite the different prerequisites for a global flood, there is a mention of it in the ancient manuscripts of the Sumerians.
Species overview
Consider several popular types of non-flowering indoor plants that can be found on windowsills in every home.
Decorative deciduous
This type of plant is easy to care for, which does not take much time. Some of these varieties require minimal maintenance and are suitable for those busy people who are often not at home.
The saxifrage or saxifrage is a saxifrage species. This flower is grown indoors because of its beautiful green leaves with small white veins. The reverse side of the leaf plates has a burgundy hue, which makes the flower spectacular. Plant petioles and shoots can be burgundy. The foliage itself is shaped like a heart.
Succulents
These non-flowering indoor plants are unlike conventional crops. They have special fabrics that allow them to retain water and go much longer without re-watering compared to other flowers. This feature enables them to survive in the wild. The considered group of plants belongs to different families.
Cacti are succulents with a distinctive thorn-like feature throughout the plant. In nature, several thousand different species of cacti are known, some of them are practically indistinguishable from one another with the “naked” eye. Such types of decorations are placed at work or at home, since many think that they can absorb various electronic radiation coming from a computer.
The following specimens are considered popular non-flowering cacti.
Cephalocereus. There are silver hairs on the stems of the cactus, because of which this species is radically different from all other cacti.
Consider other varieties of succulents.
Queen Victoria's agave. This type of succulent is considered the most luxurious among all agave species. The described plant has hard, triangular leaves, which are strongly elongated, with a white border around the edges. Each such leaf has one long spine 1-2 cm in length and a couple of short ones. The leaf blades of the described plant are collected in a ball 40-60 cm in size.
Palm trees
Indoor palms have gained popularity among gardeners for their unusual leaves. For better adaptation to the room, it is advisable to buy palm trees small.
Areca.This species includes about 50 different palms, but only a few are suitable for growing at home. Representatives of this species have one or many non-thick stems. The dense foliage has a look similar to green feathers. The height of such a gorgeous palm tree depends on its type and can vary from 35 cm to 12 m.
Ampelny
These plants have long climbing or creeping shoots. This appearance of flowers allows them to live in suspended pots.
Asparagus. This culture belongs to the lily family. There are about 100 species in total, but Asparagus sprengeri has become more popular. This representative is bushy and differs from the rest of the species by the flowing thorny leaves of a gray-green hue.
Indoor plants pandanus: flower, roots and leaves (with photo)
Pandanus is a plant with arched leaves - stripes with thorny edges, reaching a length of 90 cm and aerial roots - supports. The pandanus leaves are directed upward and form a patterned helical weave around the central rosette. A plant of the pandanov family, its homeland is the South Pacific. Pandanus loves bright, about 3 hours exposure to direct sun, moderate temperature 18 - 27C. Pandanus is an outdoor plant for large spaces that looks good next to smaller plants with graceful foliage. Look at the indoor plants pandanus in the photo, which illustrates the different types:
The genus name comes from the Malay local name for this plant.
These peculiar plants, which form the Pandapaseae family, are widespread throughout the tropical countries of the eastern hemisphere, but they are relatively few in America. Pandanuses are somewhat similar to yuccas, but differ from them in numerous large leaves that plant the trunk in a steep spiral. Some species are very large, like palm trees, and the original view opens up to the observer standing under one of these pandanuses and looking up at the giant plant spiral formed by the petioles of its long, drooping leaves. The trunks of some species branch into small twigs that send aerial roots downward. Other species lack a trunk and consist only of a large spiral knot of hard leaves, 10–12 feet long and only 2–3 inches wide. Pandanuses of this kind grow on islands with sandy soil, larger species grow in swampy forests. Large, somewhat pineapple-like bunches of fruit are sometimes colored bright red. Long, tough, fibrous leaves are used for wrapping boxes and boxes, as well as for other household purposes. For the indoor representative, the woody roots of the pandanus are typical, which additionally support the stem of this plant with meter-long leaves. Over time, the roots force the plant out of the pot, but this does not mean that you need to change the dishes. All the difficulties associated with breeding pandanus in living quarters relate only to its size.
The following shows a pandanus flower in a photo of various representatives of this genus:
Flower with multi-colored leaves gipestes and its photo
HYPOESTES are grown for its mottled leaves. In good light, their color will be bright - in a shady place, the foliage will turn completely green. This flower with colorful leaves forms small bushes, which are regularly pruned to maintain a height of 30-60 cm. After flowering, the plant sometimes falls into dormancy; in this case, reduce watering until new shoots begin to grow.
As you can see in the photo, the flower with colorful leaves of Hypoestes sanguinolenta has a blood-red hue, its foliage is covered with pale pink specks, especially expressive in the Splash variety. To maintain bushiness, pinch the tips of the shoots.
Temperature: Moderate - minimum 13 ° C in winter.
Light: Brightly lit area - some direct sunlight enhances coloration.
Watering: Keep the substrate evenly moist. Water abundantly from spring to fall — more sparsely in winter.
Humidity: Spray foliage frequently.
Transplant: Transplant in the spring annually.
Reproduction: Sowing seeds in spring or stem cuttings in spring or summer.
Transplant and reproduction
Even a young plant needs a transplant no more than 1 time in 2 years, which is associated with slow growth. An increase in the volume of the pot is required only after the roots have germinated through the drainage holes.
Transplant features
When transplanting the maidenhair, it is recommended to consider the following features:
- The plant feels better in a cramped container.
- The hair root system of Venus is characterized by strong growth with simultaneous fragility of the roots.
- When choosing a pot, preference should be given to a ceramic container without an inner glaze coating. Its width should be greater than its height.
- At the bottom, large holes are required for bottom irrigation.
The procedure itself is carried out in early spring and looks like this:
- The day before, the plant is watered to easily remove the earthen clod from the pot.
- The bottom of the new tank is filled with drainage.
- A fresh substrate 2-3 cm thick is compacted from above.
- The plant is turned down, holding the palm with the hand. The maidenhair is shaken out of the pot by gentle tapping.
- Together with the old soil, the plant is installed in the center of the new container and covered with new substrate from the sides.
- It is recommended to remove the transplanted flower in a cool shade for a week and water it only after all the moisture has been absorbed.
Reproduction of maidenhair
Venus hair propagation is possible in two ways:
- By dividing the bush during the next transplant. At the same time, the rhizome is cut and sprinkled with charcoal powder. This method is only used for mature plants with a large number of new growth points. A young bush will destroy this method.
- For propagation by seeds, ripe spores are collected from the lower surface of the leaf plate. They germinate in a shallow container filled with a mixture of peat and sand (2: 1). For disinfection, the soil must be poured with boiling water, and then cooled to room temperature. Spores are sprayed with potassium permanganate solution to prevent fungal infections.
Seeds are sown on the surface of a damp substrate and covered with foil. If possible, the greenhouse is kept in a dark place at a constant temperature of 21 ° C. Seedlings are expected from 1 week to 3 months.
After the germination of green shoots, the film is removed from the greenhouse, and it is transferred to a lighted place without a bright sun.
Information! Strengthened sprouts dive into separate pots, several pieces at a distance of 3-4 cm from each other.
Gunner
This rhizome perennial rightfully occupies the first line in our list - not only can the plant itself grow up to five meters in height, but the size of the leaves of some of its species reaches one and a half to two meters in width!
Although the historical homeland of most Gunners is the tropics, these exotic beauties have perfectly taken root in botanical gardens and private garden plots around the world, not excluding Europe. In cool regions, for good health, these plants only need to be insulated for the winter with leaves or branches.
In English garden literature, the Gunner is sometimes called the “Brazilian giant rhubarb,” although these plants are not even related and belong to different families.
Caring for the gunner is simple - she loves loose and fertile moderately acidic soil, sun or light partial shade, a lot of moisture (can be planted near water bodies). If you often have severe snowless winters, the rhizomes for this period can be dug up, stored in wet sand and planted again in the spring.
Most often you can see in the culture of the Hunner sleeve, although you may well “start” its other varieties - dyeing, wonderful, etc. Only if you dream of plant giants, do not make a mistake and do not accidentally acquire dwarf forms of the Hunners, there are some.
Overview of popular species
Any, even a non-flowering large-leaved flower delights and attracts the eye. At home, they can become the central decorative element of the living room. Depending on the interior and the preferences of the owners, you can pick up plants of different heights, differing in the shape and shade of the leaves.
In large apartments, tall specimens with long stems and carved spotted foliage will look spectacular. In small rooms on the windowsills, you can arrange stunted species with elongated leaves collected in an outlet.
Plants with large leaves range in color from light to dark green. There are varieties with heterogeneous foliage, where streaks or spots of yellow and white colors are present. Depending on the location of the windows in the apartment relative to the cardinal points, light-loving or shade-tolerant plants can be planted.
Monstera
An unpretentious fast-growing plant belonging to the Aroid family. Under natural conditions, it is common in the tropics of South America and India. There are about 50 species, 3 of them perfectly adapt to room conditions.
Monstera is delicious. It is noteworthy that as the plant grows up, the shape of the leaves changes. In a young flower, they are whole, resembling a heart. After 2–4 years, small holes appear on them, and then multiple cuts are formed. The leaves reach a length of 45-60 cm, have a dark green tint and leathery structure. The total plant height is about 3 m.
Aglaonema
The plant has a compact size - the height does not exceed 70 cm. The stems are short and fleshy. In indoor conditions, it blooms extremely rarely. With careful care, an inflorescence may appear - a white ear surrounded by a pale green bedspread. Aglaonema leaves are very decorative, depending on the species, they have a monochromatic green or variegated color. 2 types look especially attractive.
Aglaonema is changeable. It resembles a miniature bush with straight stems and long oblong leaves (25–30 cm long and 8–10 cm wide). The color is motley, with white or yellow blotches.
Anthurium
The plant has many varieties, differing in the shape and surface of the leaves. The main feature is the formation of beautiful inflorescences of very different colors: from dazzling white to bright ruby. With a good level of illumination, the plant can please with its flowering year-round - after shedding some inflorescences, others appear.
Two types are especially popular with florists.
Anthurium Andre. Indoor plant height reaches 80–90 cm. It has large dark green shiny heart-shaped leaves. Aerial roots are formed on the stems. The flowering period is from late February to mid-November. The inflorescence has the shape of an ear up to 15 cm long, more often yellow (less often orange or white). The shade of the coverlet surrounding the ear is scarlet. At the end of flowering, orange fruits are formed, which contain 1 seed each.
Dieffenbachia
The plant looks very impressive thanks to the large variegated leaves located on thick stems. It grows up to 2 m, while the growing point of most varieties is at the top and contributes to the rapid growth of the flower. Inflorescences are formed extremely rarely and do not have a decorative appearance, therefore it is recommended to remove them so that there is no weakening of plant growth. The varieties "Mary Weidner", "Maculata", "Magnifica" and "Sparks" can become a magnificent decoration of rooms.
Abutilon
Belongs to the Malvov family.Better known under the name "indoor maple" for the resemblance of leaf blades to maple leaves. The plant branches well, when planted with a cuttings after 4–5 months it takes the shape of a graceful bush. The height of the plants varies from 1 to 2 m. The flowers are bell-shaped with a long core inside. The color of flowers depends on the varietal characteristics - it can be red, orange, yellow, lilac. The flowering period occurs at different times, but differs in duration.
In indoor floriculture, the most common types are: Abutilon Bella, Abutilon megapotamsky, Abutilon Sello.
A fern-like plant belonging to the Pteris family.
Large feathery leaves are located on dark petioles and have dissections in the form of triangles. The length of the leaf is over 30 cm. At a young age, the leaf plates have a red-brown tint in the middle, and green at the edges, but over time the leaves acquire a solid green color. Grows well in shady areas of the apartment, but does not like dry air.
What the Bible says
Every person knows about the history of the Flood at least by hearsay. Let's take a quick excursion into history.
God could no longer put up with the unbelief, debauchery and lawlessness that people committed on earth, and decided to punish sinners. The Flood was intended to end the existence of people by death in the depths of the sea. Only Noah and his loved ones at that time deserved the Creator's mercy, leading a godly life.
By God's direction, Noah had to build an ark that could withstand a long voyage. The vessel had to be of a certain size, and it had to be equipped with the necessary equipment. The term for the construction of the ark was also agreed - 120 years. It is worth noting that life expectancy at that time was calculated in centuries, and at the time of completion of the work, Noah's age was 600 years.
Further, Noah was ordered to enter the ark with the whole family. In addition, in the holds of the ship were placed a pair of unclean animals from each species (those that were not eaten for religious or other prejudices, and were not used for sacrifices), and seven pairs of clean animals that exist on earth. The doors of the ark were closed, and the hour of reckoning for sins came for the whole person.
Noah performed the rite of sacrifice, and God made a promise that the flood would not happen again, and the human race would continue to exist. So a new round in the history of mankind began. According to God's plan, it was from the righteous man in the person of Noah and his descendants that the foundation of a new healthy society was laid.
For a common man in the street, this story is full of contradictions and raises a lot of questions: from the purely practical "how it was possible to build such a colossus with the help of one family" to the moral and ethical "was this mass murder really so deserved."
There are many questions ... Let's try to find the answers.
Non-flowering succulents
All succulents have a common feature - the ability to accumulate moisture in plant tissues. They can be divided into stem and leaf varieties.
Many succulents attract the attention of the unusual shape of the leaf plate, the original structure of the plant
Agave
The agave family has 300 species, they are distributed in the south of the United States and in Central America. In warm regions of our country, some varieties can be grown outdoors. Agave leaves are large, fleshy, hard, end with a point, many species are bordered by curved or straight thorns. The wax leaves are collected in a root rosette, the color is very diverse - green, gray, with a bluish tint. In a number of species, the edges of the leaves are bordered with yellow or white stripes.
All representatives of the agave genus love the sun, even on the hottest day they do not need to create a shade. Provide additional lighting during the fall / winter period.Water the flower sparingly, no need to spray. In the summer, keep the agave in the fresh air or ventilate the room more often, for the winter, transfer it to a room with a temperature of 10-16 ° C. Agave grows well in any soil, provide good drainage. Repot the plant only when the pot becomes small. Agave tinctures and decoctions are widely used in folk medicine.
Fat woman
The fat woman is a succulent plant. Due to the similarity of its leaves with coins, the name "money tree" is very common. It is difficult to achieve the appearance of flowers at home, if the plant blooms, then at a very mature age. All types of bastard are distinguished by juicy fleshy leaves, sometimes with a red border on the seamy side of the leaf plate.
There are many signs and beliefs associated with the fat woman. Living conditions are normal for indoor plants, beware of waterlogging. To get a beautiful, evenly developed crown, it is necessary to prune overgrown branches and periodically turn the pot in different directions to the light source.
Non-flowering indoor plants: photos and names
Ficus
Indoor ficus is considered one of the most interesting representatives of non-flowering plants. Surely, those who are lucky enough to have a rest in any Mediterranean country have seen large glossy leaves on interesting spreading trees. The indoor version of the ficus also looks very elegant.
In nature, there are many species of this plant, there are about 20 indoor varieties. The most famous is the rubber-bearing ficus, which is rightfully considered a long-liver and, with proper care, can delight the inhabitants of the dwelling for about 50 years.
An irreplaceable home amulet - a money tree
This plant has several names - monkey tree, bastard, or the popular well-known "money tree". According to popular rumor, his presence in the house contributes to the improvement of the financial situation. Location is very important for him - the plant will feel comfortable in a bright place in the southeastern part of the dwelling. In summer, the bastard should be watered more often, and dust should be removed from the fleshy leaves.
Dracaena
A viable and rather hardy plant is the dracaena, or as it is popularly called - the dragon tree. She feels comfortable in partial shade, grows very slowly. Brown tips on the leaves indicate excessive dryness in the room.
Dieffenbachia
Among the non-flowering indoor plants, the photos and names of which are presented here, dieffenbachia can be especially distinguished. This tropical tree can sometimes grow up to 2m in height.
Exotic monstera
This plant has a fairly high stem with large umbellate leaves located on it. Its presence in any apartment significantly enriches the apartment with oxygen and ozone. It is undesirable to place it where there is a possibility of direct sunlight. And also do not forget to regularly spray it with cold water.
Shade-loving indoor plants
In urban dwellings, there is often a shortage of well-lit, sunny places. Therefore, those who love shade are especially appreciated. Sciophytes - "plants of the shade" - this is how the representatives of the flora, who prefer shaded places, are called. They are also known as heliophobes - those who are afraid of the sun.
These amazing plants feel comfortable in partial shade, out of direct sunlight. Only here their beauty is fully revealed, the leaves become fabulously decorative, and the flowering becomes the most effective and abundant.
Bright light, if not destructive, then certainly not useful. The ancestral home is the gloomy deciduous forests of various parts of the world. Under their canopy, the leaves acquire an exotic color, only here flowering is possible.
Many shade-tolerant inhabitants of the lower tiers of tropical and subtropical forests settled in city apartments.And now the best places for them are the northern and western home windowsills, the shaded corners of the rooms, where only diffused light falls.
Among them there are those that do not bloom or have very modest inflorescences, but have extremely decorative leaves of various colors. Others are distinguished by colorful flowers.
Some of the shade-loving ones are luxurious and large, many are graceful and airy unpretentious plants. Each one needs the right placement and special reverent, loving care.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I would like to offer for the reader's judgment the point of view of some clergy on the Flood.
Noah is building an ark. Not secretly, not under cover of night, but in broad daylight, on a hill, and for 120 years! People had enough time to repent and change their lives - God gave them this chance. But even when the endless line of animals and birds went to the ark, they perceived everything as a fascinating performance, not realizing that even animals at that time were more pious than people. Sentient beings have not made a single attempt to save their lives and souls.
Not much has changed since that time ... We still need only spectacles - actions when the soul does not need to work, and thoughts are shrouded in cotton candy. If each of us is asked a question about the degree of our own morality, can we sincerely answer at least to ourselves that we are capable of becoming saviors of new humanity in the role of Noah?
Sin is a temptation that is contagious. Once you succumb to it, it is almost impossible to stop. It's like an infection, like a weapon of mass destruction. It has become fashionable to be immoral. Nature knows no other antidote to the feeling of impunity, how to show humanity its power - isn't this the reason for the frequent natural disasters of destructive power? Perhaps this is a prelude to a new Flood?
Of course, we will not be combing all of humanity with the same brush. There are many kind, decent and honest people among us. But after all, nature (or God?) So far only locally lets us understand what it is capable of ...
The key word is "bye."
