Secrets of growing Chinese rose tree at home
Chinese rose tree is one of the most beautiful plants that can be found on the site of any gardener. If its name is not often heard, then "hibiscus" or "Chinese rose" are constantly heard by all lovers of summer cottage cultivation.
The widespread prevalence of Chinese rose is not at all accidental, since its cultivation is possible both in pot conditions and in the open field. This, as well as its beautiful appearance, makes it an essential part of any front garden or terrace.
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The appearance of the Chinese rose tree
It is not difficult to guess from the name of the plant that the very origins of its existence begin in China. It was here that it was first discovered over two hundred years ago. However, Chinese rose tree has many different varieties that can be found on many continents of the globe.
It has become especially widespread in tropical countries, where you can find its most amazing and unusual varieties.
In general, this flower belongs to the mallow family, which is a collection more than a thousand species a wide variety of plants and about a hundred genera.
Plant characteristic:
- Chinese rose tree in height can reach about 4-5 meters, representing a plant with medium size, shiny leaves, shoots extending from each other and large flowers.
- The latter should be given special attention, since they are the most amazing creation of nature. Their color can be complex and simple, with a pronounced middle and edges of the petals.
- Varieties with semi-double and double flowers have already been artificially bred very different colors (red, blue, white, purple).
- The natural type of Chinese rose has flowers that reach 10 cm in diameter, but in breeding varieties, their size can reach up to 15 cm.
- The most popular species of this plant are Cardinal, Casablanca, Rio and Konig.
Growing Chinese Rose
As mentioned earlier, Chinese rose tree is also well suited for indoor living. Even if you decide to keep it outdoors, then its cultivation should be started at home, in a warmer room and in a suitable place for this.
If we are talking about planting seeds, then before that it is necessary to prepare the soil:
- Pour it into containers for the future plant, moisten it and add mineral fertilizer that will enrich the earth necessary for sprouts substances.
- Then the seeds should be sown not very thickly, and then wait for their germination, while maintaining the temperature of about 15 degrees C with the effect of a greenhouse, that is, covering it with a plastic bag on top.
If you decide to propagate the plant by cuttings, then:
- They should be planted in separate pots, or in a large container, where they will be at a sufficient distance from each other.
- During this period, you should maintain the ambient temperature at 20 degrees C and place the pots in a sunny place.
- During germination and growth, it is necessary to water the plants in sufficient quantity, for which a spray bottle is usually used, since it does not allow an excessive amount of liquid to erode the soil.
After the seeds of the Chinese rose tree have turned into sprouts about 10-12 cm high, it is time to transplant it into the open air.
For this, the soil must be wet and loose, and the place is bright and with free access to sunlight. Although this plant can be called not capricious, these conditions must be met for its successful development and flowering.
In general, cultivation can be started immediately in the open field, but this may require some effort. Often the sprouts are affected by winds and rains, which make plants weaker at a very early age, so further growth may not be as great as expected.
Plant care
The most preferable place for the Chinese rose tree to grow will be an area with a lot of light and warmth. However, very often direct sunlight can adversely affect the plant, so the presence of a little shading will also be positive. If we are talking about growing indoors, then the flowering of such plants will be long, since no adverse weather conditions will interfere with their development.
Care at different times of the year:
- In the winter season, the most suitable temperature will be about -15 degrees C; at a lower level, leaves will fall off, some shoots will die off and a slight impoverishment of the shrub will occur.
- In the summer, more attention should be paid to watering, since it is dangerous for this flower to create an earthen coma when the soil dries out. With the arrival of autumn, watering should be gradually reduced to ripen and prepare for a colder period.
Excellent soil for this plant there will be a land that is rich in humus. It should be nutritious enough, so you should periodically use complex fertilizers. During the period of the most active growth, that is, in the first months of summer, fertilization should be carried out weekly, since the shrub needs nutrients.
Transplanting should be carried out annually in the spring season, but for older plants the frequency of this process can be reduced.
As for pruning, it should be formative, that is, you should create the shape of the plant by shortening unnecessarily long and too weak shoots. This will not only give the shrub an attractive appearance, but also make its flowering more abundant.
Adverse factors
Like any other plant, Chinese rose tree may be susceptible defeat by various insect pests. For this, you can use a special spraying or watering. However, the greater danger is environmental conditions, which are often difficult to eliminate.
That is why you should select the optimal place for growing a flower in advance. It is important that it is not excessively warm or cold, windy and dry.
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