Apical cordilina: description and care

Care advice

For garden plants

Plants thrive in loose and well-drained soil. It is also necessary to maintain a moderate level of humidity. When choosing a location for planting a plant, take into account the characteristics of a particular variety. Some flowers prefer lighted areas, others feel better in dark areas. Avoid planting in areas with strong shade, such as under trees. Many varieties grow well near shrubs, they will protect plants from direct sunlight and drafts. When planting seedlings, keep a distance of about 15 centimeters between them.

Keep a close eye on climatic conditions and their changes. With the onset of summer, plants and soil should be protected from drying out and overheating. Make sure that direct sunlight does not touch the flowers. Also cover the planting area with a layer of mulch. Sawdust or grass is great. Closer to winter, mulch is removed. Bulbous plants do not tolerate stagnant moisture. When watering, make sure that no water gets on the leaves. Pour it in at the root. Also, do not water during the day when the sun is shining brightly. Moisten the soil as necessary, when the top layer dries.

For home flowers

Home-grown plants prefer light and fertile soils that are mixed with river sand. You can prepare the mixture yourself or buy a ready-made substrate at a flower shop. Pots made of various materials are suitable as containers. Be sure to arrange a drainage layer and holes at the bottom of the container through which excess moisture will come out. Use clean or settled water for irrigation. Maintain perfect moisture balance without stagnant water and drying out. During the dry season, you need to periodically spray the flowers. The root system also needs oxygen.

Some varieties are characterized by large and heavy buds. If you notice that the stems have begun to sag under their weight, be sure to use props. It is better to use liquid formulations as fertilizers, which are applied as needed and before flowering (at the stage of bud formation). Plants that live in houses and apartments do not need shelter for the winter, but it is necessary to maintain an optimal temperature for them. Examine flowers carefully for signs of disease and attacks from harmful insects. Use protective drugs and medications if symptoms are present. Follow their directions for use.

For information on how to choose the right flowers that look like lilies, see the next video.

Growing and caring for Kampsis

Agrotechnical methods of cultivation are traditional for lianas, and the high vitality of tekoma and its unpretentiousness to growing conditions are akin to weeds, if you do not take into account the thermophilicity of the culture. Planting and caring for Kampsis is largely determined by the climatic region of growth.

As for the conditions, it will grow and multiply almost anywhere, but in order to obtain decorative flowering, certain rules must be observed.

Ground requirements

Fertile, light, moderately moist soil with good air permeability is preferred. Waterloggedness of the soil is unacceptable. It is advisable to seriously approach the issue of high-quality drainage of the site for planting. Sand and / or high-moor peat must be added to heavy substrates.

Lighting

The culture is light-requiring.The liana will not die in shading, but in this case it is hardly worth expecting a lush and bright flowering. The plant is not afraid of the open sun even at the peak of the hot season, it is enough just to correctly adjust the watering.

Watering

Moisture should be moderate, without wet feet. After watering or heavy rain, the water should quickly drain through the drain or along the drainage grooves

In spring and autumn, the need for moisture drops sharply, but most of all attention should be paid to watering during the period of active budding. Easily tolerates short-term drought

Temperature Requirements

The colder the growing region, the less active vegetative development will be and the less the annual growth of the vine. The culture is not able to survive the winter of central Russia in open ground without shelter due to the weak resistance to cold even in the most adapted varietal varieties.

Wintering

All parts of the plant need shelter - both its root system and the vine itself. To insulate the root system, it is enough to lay a thick layer of mulch on the trunk circle and throw spruce branches, wood shavings or fallen leaves. It can be difficult to cover the ground part due to the strong attachment of the plant to the support. To resolve the issue, it is recommended to make the support removable so that it can be carefully removed and laid on the ground or on a wooden flooring together with a vine. For shelter, special non-woven materials, lutrasil or polyethylene, as well as the same sawdust, spruce branches or leaves, are well suited.

Fertilizers

When planted on fertile soil, the plant does not need additional feeding. Pa at least, they can be made rarely, once a year. If the soil is far from black earth, it is recommended to introduce nitrogen-phosphorus mineral complexes before flowering, and to feed it with organic matter in the spring and autumn.

General description with photo

Campsis or tekoma is a fast-growing flowering deciduous vine from the Bignonium family. It has a fairly large size, in natural conditions in North America and China it reaches up to 10 m in length. A well-developed root system not only goes to a considerable depth, but also grows in breadth, giving young shoots sometimes at decent distances from the main trunk. The bark of young shoots is smooth, green. As it becomes lignified, it acquires a reddish-brown color. Leaves are complex-pinnate, saturated green, with a serrated edge, glossy upper surface and slight pubescence below. In internodes, aerial roots are formed (not in all species), which serve for attachment to the support and for additional nutrition.

The first flowers of Kampsis bloom in May or early June. The plant is valued for its long flowering, which lasts all summer until the first autumn frosts. Numerous tubular flowers with bent edges are collected in 2-8 buds in carpal inflorescences. An open Kampsis flower is up to 6 cm in diameter and up to 8-9 cm in length.

The fruit of the tekoma is a hard bivalve pod up to 10 cm with small dark pubescent seeds that are easily carried by the wind over considerable distances. The pod bursts on its own after full ripening.

Nematantus

This flower is one of the representatives of the Gesneriaceae family, which has six species, represented by lianas, shrubs and dwarf shrubs. Certain types of nematanthus have a long stem, a thin long peduncle and bright green leaves. Flowers can be orange, pink, red, or yellow.

The orange inflorescences under consideration are somewhat reminiscent of hypocyrtus or columnea. Due to this, some of the species of this plant were included in this family. The homeland of the nematanthus is South America, however, if the necessary conditions are met, it can grow quite actively in apartments.

Nematanthus care includes:

• compliance with the temperature regime.The flower loves warmth, therefore, during the growing season, the indoor temperature should be 19-28 ° C in summer, and in winter (during the dormant period) - from 13 to 17 ° C;
• lighting. Nematantus requires bright lighting, including direct sunlight. The duration of daylight hours is at least 12 hours. If the plant lacks sunshine, it weakens, the leaves change color;
• watering. During the active period, watering should be abundant and regular, it is required as the top layer of the soil dries up. During the dormant period, the frequency and volume of soil moisture should be reduced;
• humidity. The humidity level is up to 60%. It should be borne in mind that the lower the temperature in the room, the lower the humidity level should be and vice versa;
• fertilizer. Top dressing is recommended only during the active period;
• location. East or West side.

Attention! During the active period, the nematanthus needs daily spraying. To do this, use soft water at room temperature.

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.

Large-leaved maidenhair

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.

Kislitsa (oxalis)

Oxalis, oxalis, clover of happiness, sour clover, hare cabbage are different names for one plant. By the way, such names were chosen not without reason, the leaves of the representative of the Kislichny family are really sour. Florists love this culture very much for the colorful and delicate leaves that resemble butterflies. Oxalis is exactly the case when admiration is caused not only by the color, but also by the shape of the leaves.

Some nuances that are important to know for the successful cultivation of sour cherry at home:

• Temperature range: in summer 20-25, in winter - 16-18.
• Lighting: bright, but always diffused, direct rays can cause burns.
• Watering: plentiful, but the drainage system must be of very high quality, excess moisture is critical for it, during the cold period the amount of water decreases, you should only maintain a slight moisture content of the substrate.
• Humidity: Moderate or slightly higher than normal room humidity.
• Pests: scale insects, aphids.
• Reproduction: nodules or daughter bulbs.

Reproduction of kampsis

You can get new copies of the plant in a vegetative and seed way. In the first case, the young copy is guaranteed to inherit all parental characteristics.

Seeds

The seed path of reproduction is long and does not guarantee the inheritance of maternal traits. For planting, you need to grow seedlings at home. The culture does not need additional processing of seed material and its stratification. Planting kampsis for seedlings is carried out in early spring in a loose nutrient soil with a depth of 0.5 cm. To improve conditions, you can cover the container with a film, which must be lifted daily to access fresh air and control the moisture content of the substrate. Seedlings will appear in 3-3.5 weeks. It will be possible to transplant young seedlings after the formation of the 6th true leaf.

Cuttings

Cuttings are cut in June, for which the middle shoots without buds are selected. Each of them should have 2-3 leaf buds. The leaf plates themselves are shortened by 2/3 of the length.The cuttings are stuck at an angle of 45 ° into the sandy-peat substrate, after which they are usually cared for until clear signs of successful rooting appear. The survival rate of cuttings is high, up to 90%.

Root shoots

This is a simple and quick way of propagation for varieties that produce root shoots, which can sometimes be found at a considerable distance from the main bush. The largest number of shoots is formed where there was damage to the root system, for example, the earth was dug up

The shoots already have their own roots, so it is enough to carefully dig up a young plant in the spring or late autumn and transfer it to the area allotted to it along with an earthen clod

Layers

By pressing it to the ground and digging in the lower semi-lignified shoot, you can get a new copy with its own roots for next year. For this, the traditional rooting technique is used.

Description

Coleria is a genus of plants of the Gesneriaceae family, numbering more than 65 species. It grows in the tropical forests of South America, in the shade of tall trees.

Coleria grows in the rainforests of South America

The generic name was given in honor of the scientist of the 19th century. M. Kohler. Popularly known as the Colombian bell and the Colombian beauty.

The flower is popularly called the Colombian bell.

The velvety elongated leaves with rounded teeth amaze with the richness of colors: green with red veins, olive with light veins, with white or reddish pubescence.

Different types of foliage differ in size and shades.

Bright bells appear among the foliage on thin peduncles. Corollas with a tube reach 5 cm. Some flowers look like thimbles.

The tube of bell-shaped corollas reaches 5 cm

The color palette of the buds surprises with a variety of shades: pink with a white speckled pharynx, orange with a yellowish spotted pharynx, brownish with a light pattern inside.

The color of the flowers of koleria is varied

Coleria is much easier to keep in an apartment than other members of the family. They are undemanding and quickly adapt to the usual conditions of a residential building.

Spectacular color schemes easily adapt to normal room conditions

What to choose?

All the flowers described above are beautiful and exceptional in their own way, however, when choosing them, several points must be taken into account.

• Care. The most fastidious flowers can be considered anthurium, pomegranate, leia and dipoleania, but the simplest cultivation is balsam, gusmania, euphorbia and columnea.
• Security. Among the flowers described above, there are plants that cannot be grown in apartments with children and pets. These are, first of all, vallot (all parts of the plant are poisonous), small tea (the juice of which can cause burns to the mucous membranes of the eyes and nose), gusmania (pollen is an extremely strong allergen), as well as azalea (leaves with a toxic glycoside, which causes severe poisoning).
• If you prefer not only beautiful, but also unusual red flowers, then stop at indoor pomegranate, which will give you delicious fruits, or on columneas and azaleas, which will delight you with their flowering throughout the winter.

Pests and diseases

The most widespread and dangerous pest for the plant is aphid, the spread of which occurs colonially. An overabundance of nitrogen fertilizers can serve as a provoking factor, especially if the summer is dry and hot. Aphids devour young leaves of a vine and attack its buds. In addition, there is a sweet, viscous substance that is very attractive to ants. At the initial stage, alternative methods can be used to fight, for example, an alcoholic infusion of laundry soap. In case of severe infection, it is necessary to resort to the use of chemicals.

Excessive watering can provoke putrefactive processes, especially along with thickening of the crown.The damaged parts of the plant are subject to radical pruning, and subsequent care requires correction of the irrigation regime and / or arrangement of additional drainage.

Bell flower - description

The high demand for bells has pushed scientists to create many varieties of these flowers. Although earlier the bell was considered a wild-growing species, this did not prevent experienced gardeners from growing various varieties of flowers in summer cottages and flower beds.

But the uniqueness of the bells does not end with the decorative features, since many flowers have medicinal properties:

• The bells are quite useful due to their antiseptic and anti-inflammatory qualities.
• Bells are good honey plants, and some varieties are also used in cooking.
• But the main direction of flowers is still the arrangement of summer cottages.

Cordilina

Despite the fact that the spectacular cordilina grows slowly, it can grow up to 1.5-2 meters. A plant with large, juicy leaves of a rich red-purple color will look interesting in any part of the house.

A colorful inhabitant of the tropics lives well at home, but only when her needs are met:

• Lighting: Cordilina must be grown in a bright place (on the west or east window), but it must be protected from direct rays.
• Air humidity: the culture needs high humidity, it is optimal to use a humidifier or spray the plant with your own hands. Also put the pot on a pallet with expanded clay, while the pallet must be refilled with clean water.
• Temperature regime: in summer it is optimal + 21-24 ° C, and in winter -
• 17-18 ° C. In this case, it is necessary to protect the cordilina from the effects of a draft.
• Watering: during the warm period, abundant, the earthen lump should always be moderately moist, it should not be allowed to dry out. In winter, the procedure is carried out less often.
• Reproduction: seeds, cuttings, dividing the rhizome.
• A warm shower will be beneficial, the procedure is recommended to be carried out periodically, but without unnecessary fanaticism.

Plants with purple leaves are in a sense a work of art in the world of indoor plants.

In an apartment, they are able to give joy and attract the attention of a florist, household members, guests, and in the workspace and in the office, they enliven the room, dilute the gray workdays of employees

Brief description of cultivation

1. Bloom. Abutilon blooms in April and fades in November.
2. Illumination. Grows well in bright sunlight or light shade.
3. Temperature conditions. During the growing season - about 25 degrees, and in winter from 12 to 15 degrees.
4. Watering. From the first days of spring to autumn it is necessary to water abundantly, and in winter, the upper layer of the substrate between watering should have time to dry out to ¼ of the depth.
5. Air humidity. Should be elevated. The foliage must be systematically moistened with a sprayer.
6. Fertilizer. During active growth and during the flowering period, the plant is fed 2 times a month, using organic matter or mineral fertilizers for this.
7. Rest period. This period is not pronounced, however, from November to March, there is a slowdown in all processes in the bush.
8. Transfer. The bush is transplanted in the spring before intensive growth begins. Young specimens are transplanted every year, and adult bushes are transplanted once every 3 years.
9. Soil mixture. Should be slightly acidic or neutral (pH approximately 6.0). It should include humus and leafy earth, as well as sand (2: 2: 1).
10. Reproduction. Use the seed method and cuttings.
11. Harmful insects. Thrips, spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects, aphids and whiteflies.
12. Diseases. If the bush is improperly taken care of, then the leaves may fly around it or root rot will develop.

Abutilones - home care

Flowers with colored underside

Tradescantia cauliflower is a perennial ornamental deciduous plant of the Kommelinovye family. Its natural habitat is the tropical and subtropical forests of Mexico, America and the Antilles. It is a strong, powerful bush with a fleshy erect stem. Plant height can vary from 30 to 50 centimeters.

One of the most popular ornamental varieties of Tradescantia is the Hawaiian Gnome. Tradescantia of this variety forms small beautiful bushes about 30 centimeters high. Leaves - dense, xiphoid, tightly covering the base of the bush. The underside of the leaves is colored bright purple with a purple tint.

She easily tolerates slight shading and bright light. The plant feels most comfortable in conditions of soft diffused lighting.

When growing this amazing exotic, it is important to maintain a comfortable room temperature for it. In the spring-summer period, the air temperature in the room should be about 21-23 ° С, in winter - about 19 ° С

Among other requirements for the conditions of keeping this plant, the following should be noted:

• high humidity in the room;
• regular watering (in summer - 1 time in 2 days, in spring and autumn - 1 time in 3 days, in winter - 1 time in 4-5 days);
• lack of drafts in the room.

Gemigraphis (hemigraphis) is an exotic herbaceous perennial of the Acanthus family. In the wild, the plant is found in Asia, Malaysia, as well as in the Philippines and the island of Java. Depending on the species, the height of the plant can vary from 25 to 60 centimeters. Stems are creeping, creeping or erect.

Leaves can be ovoid or lanceolate. The color of the leaf plates varies from purple-purple to burgundy-purple. In some species, the upper part of the leaves is colored silvery-green or bluish-purple, the lower part is deep purple. The flowers of the hemigraphis are small, pale pink or snow-white in color.

When growing hemigraphis, it should be borne in mind that it needs the following conditions of detention:

• stable temperature regime (in summer - about 24 ° С, in winter - about 18 ° С);
• lack of drafts;
• abundant soft lighting;
• regular spraying;
• stable air humidity in the room at 60%.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with How to keep a daikon for the winter at home. How to store the daikon and when to remove it from the garden Ginura wicker is an exotic representative of the Astrov family. The natural habitat of this plant is the territories of East Africa and Asia. At home, ginura is most often grown as an ampelous culture. The average length of the creeping stems of the plant varies from 40 to 60 centimeters. Leaves are elongated, with a pointed tip and wavy edges.

The plant is remarkable not only for its interesting shape, but also for the original color of the velvety foliage. The upper side of the carved leaf plates of the gynura is painted in a solid emerald color, contrasting with thin violet-lilac veins. At the base, the leaves are bright purple in color. Both the stems and the leaves of the ginura are covered with numerous soft dark lilac hairs.

Ginura flowers are small, golden yellow, fluffy. It should be noted that even in the absence of flowering, this plant looks very attractive and unusual.

In addition, this plant requires:

• regular abundant watering;
• high air humidity;
• annual transplants;
• abundant but diffused lighting;
• well-drained soil.

A stable temperature regime is important for a braided ginur. This plant does not tolerate both a sharp drop and a sudden increase in temperature. The most comfortable for her in the spring-summer period is the interval of 21-22 ° С, in the winter period - 13-14 ° С.

Diseases and pests

The soft foliage of abutilones makes them a desirable target for spider mites and scale insects.If an infection occurs, you will have to use a tobacco solution. Additionally, the leaves are washed with warm soapy suds. To wash it off, warm water will come in handy. An old remedy such as an infusion of horse sorrel also helps quite well. The same infusion helps to prevent the attack of pests. Healthy abutilones are sprayed every 14 days. If there are a lot of insects or it is not possible to remove them with conventional means, use branded insecticides.

Leaf fall is provoked by a lack of water and nutrients. If the leaves are covered with a crunchy brownish border, the soil is drying out. Curled edges are caused by excessive backlighting. Pallor, on the other hand, arises from a lack of light. When the leaves turn yellow, this is due to dry air or intense heat. Florists sometimes use spider mite shampoos for animals. When the leaves are covered with a white bloom on top (gradually turning brown), there is a powdery mildew infection. If the infection intensifies, plaque can be detected on:

• bud;
• stem;
• flowers.

Abutilon covered with white midges is affected by the whitefly. You can get rid of aggressive pests with a stream of water, after which a suitable insecticide is applied. After a while, the processing is checked again. Repeated sessions are conducted until they succeed. It is recommended to ventilate the rooms more often, to lower the temperature in the room. The fight against aphids is similar. First, the pests are washed off with water, and then the plant is treated with insecticides. When infected with mealybugs, alcohol is used. It should be applied with a cotton swab. When such treatment is done, it is imperative to use branded insecticides. If most of the plant is affected, it will have to be destroyed.

Cyclamen mites gather on leaves from below, and their colonies resemble dust accumulations. But this "dust" ruins the leaves and buds. The diseased parts are destroyed. Abutilone itself is washed with insecticidal soap. If the infection is very strong, use Actellic. You can avoid infection with a sooty fungus by fighting other pests. Plaque is removed manually, and then "Decis" or "Karbofos" is used.

To strengthen the immunity of abutilone, it is necessary to fight against a lack of magnesium. This trace element is critical for the plant. Its deficiency manifests itself in the yellowing of the edges of the leaf plate. But nevertheless, the veins and the areas adjacent to them remain green. If there is still not enough magnesium, the sheet rolls down from the edges. It becomes convex, and the tissue dies off. When there is not enough iron, the leaf turns yellow between the veins, and the veins themselves retain their green color. For treatment it is necessary to use "Ferrovit" or the drug "Fe +".

For information on how to properly care for abutilone, see the next video.

Home care for koleriya

Coleria is one of the most unpretentious plants in the family. It grows and blooms without any problems at room temperatures. Culture loves light, but in the hot sun it can wither, lose its decorative effect and drop flowers ahead of time, therefore, it is better to provide shading at noon hours on the southern windows. With a shortage of sunlight, the shoots stretch out, become disproportionately thin and weakened. The leaves are shrinking, flowering is not pleasing in mass.

In the cold season, many plants shed their leaves, complete flowering, and over time, their entire aerial part dies off. In this case, it is better to lower the air temperature by 5–7 ° C and reduce watering, only occasionally moistening the soil. In the spring, when the roots show signs of awakening, the pots are exposed to the light and resume the previous care of the color scheme.

If for the winter koleriya, as in the photo, preserves foliage, it still needs light, regular, but not as abundant as watering in summer and a temperature of 16-18 ° C.

In addition to watering and maintaining an optimal temperature, caring for a paint at home includes measures to humidify the air, which is especially useful on hot days and when the heating is running.

In the spring, koleriya are transplanted into nutritious loose soil. To do this, take a ready-made mixture for Saintpaulias or a universal substrate for flowering crops. Since the rhizomes of the plant are shallow below the surface, it is better to choose wide, not too deep containers, at the bottom of which drainage must be arranged.

The transplant is used to propagate colerias with parts of the rhizome. Small fragments with several dormant buds are separated from the mother plant, dried and dropped into the ground to a depth of 2 cm. After that, you just need to moisten the soil. And when sprouts appear above its surface, systematic care for the color begins, including monthly fertilizing, which continues until autumn.

An obligatory stage in caring for a color scheme at home is the formation of a crown. It consists in pinching the growing and lying shoots. Apex removal stimulates:

• awakening of the axillary kidneys;
• branching;
• the formation of new buds on the lateral shoots.

When a couple of adult leaves appear on a small bush, pinch the top again to start crown formation. If the formation is not carried out, in most types of coleria, the shoots lodge, turning the plant into an ampelous one.