Heliotrope in the photo is a symbol of love and constancy

Heliotrope in the photo is often chosen by those growers who do not have enough time to care for their pets. The heliotrope got its name due to the fact that the flowers turn towards the sun during the day.

Heliotrope in the photo is an unpretentious flowering plant with a pleasant smell. The flowers of the heliotrope are white, purple or lilac.

The plant can be formed in the form of a standard tree, which lives for many years, but flowering worsens with age. In summer, heliotrope needs a moderate temperature, in winter it should not exceed + 8 + 12 degrees. In addition, he loves bright light, but with shade from direct sunlight, and abundant watering, which turns into temperate in winter. In cool climates, it is quite difficult to achieve flowering outdoors, and the seeds often do not have time to ripen.

Heliotrope is transplanted annually in spring, propagated by seeds in spring or stem cuttings in summer.

In the 18th century, heliotrope was extremely popular. Its vanilla scent drove many ladies crazy. Heliotrope is considered a magically powerful plant, popularly it is called "the grass of candor", and the French call it "the grass of love". It is useful to grow this plant in the house to harmonize relations with a loved one.

Modern varieties of heliotrope have almost lost their former unique smell, and even flowers of the same variety have an aroma of different strengths, because the task of the breeders was to increase its durability and decorativeness. Experienced florists advise before buying seedlings (of course, blooming) to smell several different flowers, choosing the most fragrant.