Growing heliotrope

Heliotrope can be counted a couple of hundred species. This plant belongs to semi-shrubs. It has wrinkled leaves and very pretty flowers. The heliotrope flowers are very fragrant and bloom in inflorescences. The color scheme of this plant is scattered in pink and blue tones. Let's take a look at growing and caring for heliotrope.

First you need to decide on the landing site. If this is a closed room, then just one plant is enough, since it has a very strong odor. The plant is very demanding on moisture. In the summer season, this plant should be watered abundantly, but in winter this should not be done, since at this time it does not like moisture.

Planted heliotrope should be in sunny areas, but with moderate access. After all, overheating in the sun will lead to the fact that the leaves of the plant begin to turn black.

This plant is planted in early spring. At the same time, you can cut off last year's plant. Caring for heliotrope consists of watering, weeding and feeding. The plant should be fed with various kinds of organic and mineral fertilizers. When planting, you can add humus to the ground.

In the first year of life, this shrub begins to bloom only in the fall. When planting a plant in open ground, you need to take care of the overwintering of the plant. To do this, heliotrope is dug up and planted in a pot. This plant should be kept in winter at a temperature of at least 15 degrees. It is best to place the plant under fluorescent lights so the plant will feel comfortable. Successful planting and beautiful flowers.