Features of caring for a golden mustache at home

How to apply a golden mustache

In folk medicine, the golden mustache is called the "home doctor" because it has many health benefits. Decoctions, tinctures, ointments and creams are made from it, which are used for health and cosmetic purposes. The leaves and shoots of this plant are rich in biologically active substances: vitamins, flavonoids, phytosterols, trace elements and antioxidants.

Callisia fragrant has the ability to purify and disinfect the air, neutralize harmful radiation from a computer and TV.

It is believed that the medicinal properties of the plant appear after at least nine "joints" are formed on long shoots of a violet hue. The greatest amount of nutrients in callisia accumulates in the fall. Therefore, it is better to prepare preparations from this plant in the autumn. Before preparing the drug, cut shoots should be put in a plastic bag and refrigerated for 10-14 days.

Make sure you are not allergic to this herb before preparing your golden whisker medications. Mash up a fresh callisia leaf and apply it to your wrist or elbow. If there is no redness, plants can be used for treatment. However, only elongated lateral shoots with rosettes of young leaves should be used for the manufacture of medicines, since the main thick stem is capable of accumulating toxic substances.

Preparations based on the golden mustache should not be used by pregnant women, nursing mothers and children under 6 years of age. After 6 years, external use of a decoction of callisia shoots is permissible.

Golden mustache has strong antiseptic and wound healing properties. With a decoction of this plant, you can wash wounds, bedsores, treat lichens, ulcers, acne, burns. To prepare a decoction of the golden mustache, take one small outlet with leaves and pour 1 liter of cold water. Bring to a boil and cut off. Leave it on for 6 hours. Strain the cooled broth and store in a cool, dark place. The high disinfecting properties of the golden mustache are confirmed by the fact that the decoction of the leaves does not deteriorate during prolonged storage at room temperature.

Abrasions, abscesses, and skin problems can also be treated with freshly squeezed juice from the side shoots of the golden mustache. To do this, you need to apply daily applications from a cotton swab soaked in the juice of this plant. Such a remedy has also proven itself in the treatment of bruises. Compress with juice and gruel from callisia leaves reduces pain and swelling, prevents the appearance of bruises.

Golden mustache is also effective in treating joint diseases. For this, tincture and oil are used. To prepare the tincture, you need to take the thin side stems of a purple hue.

Wash the shoots and dry them slightly. Then chop finely and fill with vodka or alcohol so that the liquid covers the crushed raw materials. Insist 2-3 weeks in a dark place, shaking daily. The tincture should take on a purple hue. After that, it can be filtered and removed to a cool, dark place. The tincture should be rubbed into the joints 2-3 times a day. After rubbing, it is advisable to insulate the sore spot.

Golden mustache oil is also used as an adjuvant in the treatment of arthritis. To prepare it, pour the chopped shoots with vegetable oil (preferably olive oil) and put in an oven preheated to 40 ° C for 6-8 hours. The resulting oil can be used for massage and rubbing of diseased joints.

For the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract 1 tbsp.vodka tincture or 15 drops of alcohol tincture are diluted in 0.5 cups of boiled water at room temperature. Take the remedy 3 times a day: 1 time on an empty stomach and 2 times 1 hour before meals.

Fragrant callis is a medicinal plant with a wide spectrum of action. Various dosage forms made from shoots and leaves help to strengthen the immune system, help in the treatment of influenza, pancreatitis, atherosclerosis, bronchial asthma and many other diseases.

But with all the positive qualities of this plant, it should still be borne in mind that its chemical composition and side effects have not yet been fully studied.

Particular care should be taken when ingested, as overdose can be hazardous to health. On the eve of treatment, it is necessary to consult a doctor

Of course, you should not consider callisia and the funds obtained on its basis as a panacea for all diseases, but their competent use can have a beneficial effect on the body.

Description of fragrant Callisia

Growing a golden mustache at home will not be difficult. Its shoots resemble a mustache (this can be seen in the photo), which is why the plant got this name. Under good conditions, the flower can grow up to 1-1.5 m in height and up to 70-120 cm in width.The trunk or the main straight shoot is covered with leaves, the length of which reaches 30 cm, and they are arranged as if in a spiral, having a little purple tint. A pointed tip forms at the end of the leaf. The foliage of "homemade ginseng" is dense and fleshy. If such a leaf is broken, thin stretching hairs will appear, therefore, in a popular way, such indoor plants are also called "living hair" or "hair Venus". The green inhabitant blooms only in favorable conditions with small pink or white flowers that have a fragrant delicate smell. They are collected in axillary inflorescences with double or simple curls and form fruit-boxes after flowering.

Escallonia care rules

Given the origin of the plant, it is easy to assume that Escallonia has no special requirements for care. In its natural habitat, the shrub grows on mountain slopes, which makes it resistant to adverse conditions. But modern varieties grown in culture can die with improper care. What do you need to know about the features of keeping such a plant in your garden?

Escallonia landing

In the southern regions, planting is carried out before winter. In colder areas, it is recommended to postpone the procedure to early spring. Otherwise, the plant may not have time to take root before the onset of frost.

For growing escallonia, it is advisable to choose places that are well lit by the sun's rays. In the shade, the plant will lose its decorative effect and may not bloom. The presence of strong drafts also negatively affects it. It is recommended to choose places protected from gusts of wind.

Escallonia has no special soil requirements. It should be loose and fertile. Loam or sandy loam soil is suitable. For planting, it is necessary to prepare a hole 0.6x0.6 m. A drainage layer must be laid on the bottom. After that, a seedling is installed and covered with soil.

It is important when carrying out manipulations not to damage the earthen lump.

When the transplanting process is completed, a hole is formed around the trunk and is abundantly filled with water.

Pruning escallonia

After planting, it is necessary to perform formative pruning of the plant. To do this, all new shoots are shortened by half. This will allow the plant to grow not in height, but in width, acquiring a beautiful shape.

Subsequently, formative pruning is not needed. It will be enough sanitary, in which all old and shriveled shoots and inflorescences are removed. This relieves stress on the plant and stimulates the growth of new branches.

Watering escallonia

The bush does not like excessive watering. This impairs oxygen access to the roots, which causes them to rot.It is recommended to water no more than 2-3 times every 2 weeks. In conditions of abnormally hot weather, the abundance of irrigation is corrected as the topsoil dries up. With a lack of moisture, the plant begins to shed its foliage and dry out.

Escallonia placement

Escallonia is considered one of the most beautiful ornamental shrubs. Therefore, you should not place it in the backyard of the garden. It looks great against the background of flower arrangements, borders and single plantings.

In the presence of good lighting, the shrub will delight the owners with bright, abundant flowering and beautiful shine of foliage.



Pests and diseases

With improper care and unfavorable conditions, the following problems are possible:

1. The stems are pulled out due to the lack of sunlight. The plant is transferred closer to the window or additional lighting is organized.
2. Slow growth is observed in the case of a lack of nutrients in the soil. Golden mustache is fed with nitrogen fertilizers.
3. The leaves become small and discolored due to a lack of trace elements. For recovery, the bush is fed with mineral complexes.
4. Yellowing of foliage is observed due to too active sun. The flower standing on the south side of the house is shaded or transferred to the west or east window.
5. A decrease in the elasticity of the sheet plates occurs due to too low air temperature.
6. Gray rot develops due to improper watering and water ingress into the center of the outlet.
7. With high dryness, small brown spots appear on the leaf plates. For healing, the plant is often moistened and sprayed.

Root and stem rot diseases are especially dangerous. They provoke the appearance of weeping spots on the upper part of the bush, the gradual wilting and death of the golden mustache. For salvation, all affected parts are cut off and destroyed. Places of cuts are powdered with crushed charcoal. Then the bush is transplanted into a new container, filling it with fresh soil.

Important! The soil mixture must be disinfected before transplanting. It is steamed, frozen or ignited in the oven .. Golden mustache suffers from the following insects:

The golden mustache suffers from the following insects:

1. The spider mite causes the appearance of small, light dots on the foliage and the formation of the finest cobweb. To combat it, acaricide preparations are used: Apollo, Flumayt, Actellik.
2. Thrips are elongated, small parasites that feed on plant sap. They provoke the appearance of dry spots, which gradually grow and turn into large spots. To destroy the parasite, drugs Intavir, Karate, Agrovertin are used.
3. Scabbards with small brown plaques cover the stems and leaf plates. To destroy them, the bush is treated with Biotlin, Aktellik, Confidor.

Callisia is an ornamental deciduous houseplant that many growers grow for its medicinal properties. Several varieties are grown at home. All of them are easy to care for, grow well and multiply easily.

The healing properties of homemade ginseng

"Venus hair" is a wonderful and affordable option for various ailments:

• Serves to strengthen the immune system, stimulates metabolic processes in the body;
• Improves the functioning of the digestive organs, stomach, spleen, circulatory and respiratory systems;
• Helps to avoid premature aging, cancer, relieve nicotine and alcohol addiction;
• Strengthens the work of cells that serve as protection against pathogenic microflora;
• It is used as a pain reliever;
• Used for stroke, thrombophlebitis, diabetes mellitus;
• Heals wounds, helps to treat arthritis, skin diseases, wounds, all kinds of bruises, calluses and frostbite.

In folk medicine, Callisia fragrans is used very successfully because of its medicinal properties. Many useful products are made from it: oil, ointments, decoctions, tinctures, and compresses.Before this, the plant is kept in the refrigerator in a cling film for up to two weeks to activate medicinal substances in it. For this, leaves with a purple tint are used, which have ten medium "joints". But their medicinal properties in some cases can lead to an allergic reaction, so consult your doctor in advance. The use of such drugs is strictly prohibited for children.

Basic information

The culture belongs to the plants of the Commelin family, which are widespread in the wild in the tropical climatic zone of South America and the Central part of the continent. The Mexicans aptly nicknamed Callisia the spider plant for its amazing ability, when creeping along the ground, to quickly root in the nodes of long branches-whiskers.

What does the indoor type of callisia look like? On a straight, knotty stem, fleshy leaves develop, resembling corn leaves in their shape. The average leaf length is 20 - 30 cm, width - 5 - 6 cm. They are distinguished by a rich dark green color in the upper part of the leaf and have a purple tint on the lower side. Having torn a leaf in two, you can clearly see threads in its body (vessels of sheet tissue), which have a yellow-golden color. Young rosettes are formed at the end of the whiskers-shoots extending from the straight-growing trunk in the horizontal direction.

The plant sometimes reaches 2 meters in height and needs a large pot and a special reliable support, so as not to break under the weight of its weight. Golden mustache blooms extremely rarely. White inflorescences emerge from the axils of the foliage and look very modest, but exude a wonderful scent that can be compared with the smell of lilies of the valley or hyacinth. It is not for nothing that the name of callisia contains the definition of fragrant. Over time, in place of flowers, fruits in the form of a box are formed.

Precautionary measures

The well-known herbalist Natalya Zubitskaya (Earthly) warns: although the plant heals many problems, if you use it too much, it will strongly “hit” the pancreas.

Normal dose for health: three times a day, 1 drop of 10% tincture, or 3 wipes a day (treatment of joints).

This is elementary, but still: before starting to be treated with any herb, first consult a doctor, at least a phytotherapist. All organisms are individual, and it will be better if the dosage is prescribed by a specialist.

Sometimes this plant is confused with decharisandra. Here she is in the photo:

This is also a green healer. True, he no longer "specializes" in joints, but in throat ailments. Look at the leaves of the plant: they are smooth in the golden mustache, and fluffy in the deharizandra.

And the last thing: sometimes at home you can see this picture:

But, although a golden mustache is useful, do not let your furry pet destroy an entire flowerpot at once, or at least a whole leaf. A change in voice or even loss of voice can be a sign of overeating. If your kitty is suddenly hoarse, it means that she has already overeat. But a large piece of "delicacy" can also cause indigestion ...

The subtleties of plant care

In order for a golden mustache to grow into a strong, healthy and beautifully flowering plant, it is necessary to observe certain measures for caring for it. First of all, care should be taken to ensure that the collision grows in a suitable soil: it should be light, well-drained (it is advisable to use loam).

The room in which the plant will be located should be warm enough, because the golden mustache is by its nature a tropical flower. The air temperature should never be below zero.

In order for the plant to feel comfortable and grow strong and healthy, fertilizers should be periodically applied to the soil. You can use organic matter, you can pick up a ready-made mineral complex (it is better to give preference to dressings with a predominance of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in their composition).

Watering should be regular, but not too abundant: it is better if the soil in the pot with the plant is constantly moist, but at the same time the golden mustache should not actually float in the water. The optimal time to water the plant is in the morning. In the cold period of the year (starting from the first cool days of September), it is advisable to minimize watering to 1-2 times a week: this amount of moisture will be enough for the plant.

Pay special attention to the location of the plant in the room: it is advisable to leave it in partial shade or even shade. Advice

Collision is very fond of acidic water, therefore, it is advisable to slightly acidify it immediately before entering the soil. This can be achieved using ordinary citric acid: just 1 teaspoon of powdered citric acid or freshly squeezed lemon juice per 1 liter of water is enough.
Maintain constant soil moisture

Advice. Collision is very fond of acidic water, therefore, it is advisable to slightly acidify it immediately before entering the soil. This can be achieved using ordinary citric acid: just 1 teaspoon of powdered citric acid or freshly squeezed lemon juice per 1 liter of water is enough.
Maintain constant soil moisture

The plant rarely gets sick. Most often it is affected by various pests. It can be spider mites, aphids, etc. You can effectively fight them with the help of insecticides. But it is possible to prevent the appearance of the pest on the plant: for this it is enough only to maintain the optimal temperature regime and the irrigation schedule. By the way, observing the optimal watering regime will also help prevent changes in the appearance of the plant: in the absence of a sufficient amount of moisture, the collision leaves will begin to turn yellow.

That's all the subtleties you need to know when growing a golden mustache at home. As you can see, this plant is highly decorative and does not require any special care measures. The main thing is to remember the basic rules. Good luck!

Diseases and pests

A useful plant is very often attacked by insect pests. Due to its small size, it can be difficult to spot "intruders" right away. However, culture signals with its appearance that dangerous insects have appeared on it. As a rule, the edges of the leaves turn yellow in the culture, they can fall off or lose their visual appeal. Among the most common pests, several individuals should be distinguished.

Thrips

Insects settle on the inside of the leaves of the plant, forming whole colonies there. The fight against the pest is carried out by regular preventive examination of the plant, as well as by treatment with systemic drugs for parasites. Among them are Aktellik or Aktara.

Spider mite

Most often, a red tick can be found on a golden mustache, which can be seen due to its color on the plant. To combat the pest, you must use store-bought insecticides to spray the flower.

The medicinal plant can also suffer from various ailments. These include some dangerous diseases.

Chlorosis

Signs of the development of the disease will be pale or yellow leaves, which will suffer from chlorophyll deficiency. A lack of some important elements in the soil, for example, iron, or a lack of light can provoke such a condition. For the treatment of culture, flower growers use a solution of ferrous sulfate mixed with water to water the flower.

Powdery mildew

Fungal disease, the signs of which are the cobweb on the plant, which eventually becomes brown. Spots of a similar color also appear on the leaves. Too dry air or drafts in the place where the indoor flower is located promotes the spread of infection. It will be possible to cure the culture by treating it with a sulfur-based solution, as well as spraying it with a copper-soap solution every 7-10 days.

Rust

A common condition for golden mustache. It manifests itself as rusty spots on the green mass of the culture. For treatment, it is recommended to apply pollination of the plant with ground sulfur.

For what else you need to know about growing a golden mustache, see the video below.

Home care

In general, it is not difficult to care for the culture. However, in order for callisia to grow healthy and beautiful, you need to follow the rules for caring for it.

How to plant

To plant a plant you will need:

• It is advisable to plant in the spring;
• The rooted seedling is deepened approximately 7 cm into the ground;
• Use a deep and wide container for planting.

The planting process is simple, the main thing is to choose the right time of year

Humidity and watering

In winter and summer, the culture must be watered so that the substrate is always moist. In this case, stagnation of moisture should not be allowed in any case.

At the same time, watering in summer should be abundant, and in winter it is required to water half as much, but the soil should not be left dry.

The humidity in the room should be increased. For this, the plant needs to be sprayed regularly. A signal of excessive dryness of the air will be yellowed leaves.

Temperature and lighting

In summer, the optimum temperature for the content of callis is about 25 degrees. In winter, you should not drop the temperature below 16 degrees.

The culture needs good lighting, while bright diffused light is desirable, since it is not recommended to keep a golden mustache in direct sunlight. Penumbra is also good for growing, but the leaves will not be as beautiful as in the light.

The flower loves diffused light

Soil and fertilizers

For a golden mustache, loamy soil is well suited. It is also recommended to add sand to the soil. It must be water-permeable so that moisture stagnation does not form.

You can prepare soil from the following components:

1. Sand;
2. Humus;
3. Turf.

It is necessary to use organic matter as top dressing. You can also purchase ready-made fertilizers with a high content of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. Top dressing is required for flowering and vigorous growth.

Pot

It is advisable to select a wide, deep enough pot. Better to use ceramic containers. Drain holes are required on its bottom.

Diseases and pests

The most common pests:

• Spider mite:
• Thrips.

The reasons for the appearance of pests are excessive dryness of the air. It is required to treat the plant with insecticides.

Dry ends of the leaves and brown spots on them are a sign of excessive dryness of the air and lack of moisture. Also, the reason may be a lack of mineral fertilizers. Burns from direct sunlight are also possible.

Reproduction

Culture propagates in two ways:

1. Cuttings;
2. Layers.

For propagation by cuttings, it is required to cut off the top of the shoot. There should be at least two nodes on the handle. Then the cutting is placed in a container of water. Cuttings root well.

After rooting, the cutting can be planted in the substrate. You can plant several cuttings in one pot at once, in which case the culture will grow more intensively and beautifully.

If the pot is wide enough, then the process of the plant can be bent to the ground and dug in. Or, if the pot is not too wide, you can put an additional container next to the pot.

A wide enough pot will allow you to dig in a bent process

When the cuttings give roots, then it needs to be cut and transplanted as a separate plant.

Growing difficulties

From time to time, plant owners have to face some difficulties:

• Brown spots on the leaves of callis are burns that the culture received as a result of direct sunlight;
• If the tips of the leaves dry, then the air in the room is excessively dry;
• Decay of leaf tips is a signal of excessive watering or hypothermia in winter.

Healing substances of fragrant callis

The greatest concentration of medicinal substances is observed in the golden mustache in autumn, it is at this time that it is gaining strength, and its juice contains a large amount of quracetin and kaempferol.

The mustache also contains the highly active substance beta-sitosterol. Autumn is the best time to prepare alcoholic and oil tinctures.

Quarcetin is a substance that slows down the oxidative processes in the body, therefore, with the help of this substance, the aging process slows down. It also has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, decongestant, antioxidant properties.

Kemferol has a tonic property, strengthens capillaries, and can remove salts. This substance also has diuretic properties.

Another highly active substance found in golden mustache is beta-sitosterol. It helps to fight metabolic disorders, diseases of the endocrine system, atherosclerosis, inflammation of the prostate gland, as well as other inflammations and disorders of the body.

Callisia care

Temperature conditions

... Moderately warm content. A temperature of about 18 ° C is considered ideal. When kept in warmer conditions, it is necessary to increase the frequency of watering and the humidity of the air. In winter, when the plant is resting, it should be placed in a cooler place with a temperature of 10-15 ° C.

Lighting

... Well-lit location with no direct sunlight during the day. The sun can hit the plant only in the morning and evening hours. In partial shade, the leaves lose their attractive color.

Callisia at home

... Pinch the tips of young shoots regularly to keep the plant compact. If you do not prune, the plant will look untidy. Remove too green leaves in time, which also spoil the appearance of the plant.

Substrate

... Well-drained and nutritious peat-based soil with the addition of coarse sand and perlite.

Top dressing

... Every two weeks, during the period of active growth, they are fed with standard liquid fertilizers. During the rest period, feeding is stopped.

Appointment

... Good for hanging baskets with long stems hanging over the edge of the pot.

Flowering time.

Flowers, as a rule, are inconspicuous, appear in the summer.

Air humidity

... It is worth remembering that the higher the temperature of the content, the higher the humidity should be. Place the plant pot on a tray of damp gravel, use a room humidifier, or spray the foliage regularly with room temperature soft water.

Soil moisture

... Watering is abundant, however, the topsoil should be slightly dried before the next watering. Always remove excess water from the sump. During the rest period, the frequency of watering is reduced.

Transfer

... Depending on the type, the frequency of transplantation for callisia is different. Plants with striped leaves often do not need to be transplanted at all, since after the age of 2 years, the plants lose their attractiveness and must be replaced with new ones. The fast growing species are transplanted each year in the spring into larger pots.

Reproduction

... Callisia is a close relative of Tradescantia and also propagates by cuttings taken in the spring. Cut the cuttings 5 ​​to 10 cm long and remove the lower leaves from them. Root in a damp mixture of peat and sand, or in a simple glass of water. Powdered growth hormones can be used for rooting. Cover young plants with a clear plastic cover or glass to maintain moisture and place in a warm place in partial shade. Rooting takes 2 - 3 weeks.

Pests and diseases

... The tips of the leaves turn brown and dry out when there is insufficient air humidity. Decay when waterlogged and stagnant water, especially in the autumn-winter period. The most common pests are aphids and red spider mites.

Note
... With age, the stems of callisia are often bare in the lower part and this plant is changed to a new one. Some types of callusia cause allergic reactions in pets.

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Callisia (lat. Callisia)

- genus of perennial evergreen herbaceous plants of the family Commelinaceae (Commelinaceae)
... The name of the genus comes from the word in Greek. κάλλος - beautiful
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Callisia
characterized by creeping, less often erect stems. These plants are sometimes mistaken for Setcreasia or a type of Tradescantia. This is not the case, although the plants are really similar to each other and they all belong to the same family.

Callisia grow in the subtropical and tropical regions of America in humid, semi-shady places, forming dense sods. They are also common in Mexico, South America and the Antilles. As indoor plants, callisia elegant and creeping callisia are most often grown. Fragrant callisia or "golden mustache" is very popular; it is grown as a medicinal plant.

Callisia is grown as an excellent ampelous or ground cover plant for warm and bright rooms. The small size allows you to grow callisia in wide ceramic vases, in compositions with other, taller plants of the same color. It is best to keep the plant in a spacious room with fresh air (a kitchen with its constant aromas and a smoky room is not suitable); in the warm season - on the balcony, terrace, etc.

Some plants of the Callisia genus can cause allergic reactions in pets (especially cats and dogs), which are expressed as itching and redness of the skin. The most dangerous in this regard are fragrant callis and creeping callis.

Transplant and reproduction

Golden mustache at a young age is transplanted annually. Adult specimens are moved to a new container less frequently. For them, the procedure is carried out every 2-3 years. In the absence of transplants, the flower grows worse, its foliage becomes shallow, the internodes are stretched. The transplant soil is prepared independently from the following components:

• 1 piece of leafy land;
• 1 part of sod land;
• 1 part peat;
• 1 part coarse river sand.

The pot is used wider than the previous container by 2-3 cm. A drainage layer 4 cm thick is placed on the bottom. It is necessary to prevent stagnation of moisture at the roots. A small layer of fresh soil is poured onto it. The bush is removed from the old container and placed in a new pot by the transfer method. All free space is filled with fresh soil. After transplanting, the golden mustache is watered with a moderate amount of water.

Propagation by cuttings

For grafting, stems with at least 10 internodes are suitable. The stalk is cut at the midpoint of the second joint. The stems are placed in a jar of water. Within 15 days, new roots appear. When they grow to a length of 2-3 cm, the cutting is transplanted into a small container in the soil intended for adult specimens.

Reproduction by layering

Rooting of cuttings by this method is carried out in the same pot with the mother bush or in a neighboring one. The selected stem is bent to the ground and pinned at the level of the third internode. When the roots are formed and the layering is firmly fixed in the ground, it is cut off from the mother bush. The young plant is transplanted into a new pot.

Mustache reproduction

The mustache is formed in the scented variety. Therefore, this method is used specifically for her. The mustache is a small process with its own root system. It is separated from the mother bush and transplanted into a separate pot. Sometimes the mustache is not cut off immediately, but is allowed to take root like layering. Only after the young plant is fixed in the soil, pruning is carried out.

Correct care

Observing the simple rules of care, you can forget about the hassle of growing a plant for a long time, and also enjoy its flowering, which does not happen very often. Small white flowers (less than 1 centimeter in diameter) form at the tops of the shoots. They have a pleasant aroma that can be compared to lily of the valley or hyacinth.

Watering and spraying

In the spring and summer period, the golden mustache needs daily watering, but it is important to prevent waterlogging of the soil. In autumn and winter, watering is reduced to 2-3 times a week, but if it is hot in the room, then, on the contrary, they increase

The soil should be moist, but not waterlogged. It is recommended to carry out the procedure in the morning.

Leaves need to be sprayed every 2-3 days with warm, settled water in order to wash off the dirt and refresh, and also in hot climates, regularly perform the procedure so that they do not dry out.

Fertilizer

After the development of a strong root system for rapid growth, the plants can be fed with liquid fertilizers.

When buying such dressings, you should pay attention to the composition of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

Such fertilizer can be made independently: ammonium nitrate (2.5 tsp), potassium salt (1 tsp), superphosphate (2 tsp) dilute in 10 liters of water by adding a couple of drops of ferric chloride. This mixture should be used 2 times a month. Before starting top dressing, it is recommended to water the soil well. When introducing fertilizer, it is necessary to ensure that the mixture does not get on the plant, which can cause burns.

The second cooking method: potassium salt (1.5 tsp), superphosphate (3 tsp), water (10 l). Watering is also done first to prevent burns. This top dressing can be applied every 2 weeks.

Important! Plentiful watering is required before fertilizing. Promotes the growth of callisia by watering with milk water (1/4 cup of milk per 1 liter of water)

You can wipe the leaves with cotton wool dipped in milk

Watering with milk water (1/4 cup of milk per 1 liter of water) promotes the growth of callisia. You can wipe the leaves with cotton wool dipped in milk.

Tying

"Living hair" is a tall plant with a fragile stem, so it needs additional support. It can be either a wooden peg or tying it up with a rope. If you do not install a support, under the massive weight, it will begin to bend, which will lead to deformation of the barrel.