Gloxinia (Gloxinia) - thermophilic plant of the family Gesneriaceae (Gesneriaceae). It attracts gardeners large flowers resembling bells. With good care for the flowering period every bush can give up to 40 stems.
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Care gloxinia
Gloxinia hails from Latin America. Natural environment of its habitat - a well-lit areas with warm and humid climate, so in our case it is grown only as the home of the flower. It is placed on the bright windowsills, excluding direct sunlight.
This is a perennial herb with a root tuber. In biorhythms pronounced during the active growing season, which lasts from early spring until late autumn, and the period of winter dormancy, when gloxinia dry out leaves and flower stalks, and the tuber is gaining strength for a new season.
The plant is well propagated by cuttings. For rooting them placed in a small flat dish. Only after the roots completely fill it, will top the growth of vegetative parts. The best time for breeding - spring. During this period, you can start to make fertilizer. You can use any complex preparation for flower crops and make it up by the roots. A balanced combination of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other trace elements ensure active growth of green mass and abundant flowering. Fertilizers are applied throughout the growing season 2 times per month according to the attached instructions.
The natural habitat features defined humidification mode. Gloxinia demanding of moisture during the growing season, but it does not tolerate contact with water droplets on the leaves. Therefore, for gloxinia care involves regular watering, which can be organized according to the following rules:
- Plant thermophilic, so only the warm water must be used (within the room temperature).
- Gloxinia can not tolerate hard water. It is recommended to water the flower only supernatant water. As an alternative, you can use boiled or melted.
- The plant is considered to be moisture-loving, but it does not tolerate water stagnation. Watering flower in the morning is recommended. During the day, the plant will make active use of the water. Evening watering can cause a small stagnant water, which causes rotting of the root system.
- Water is poured in the plant itself, and on the edge of the pot. Chance of irrigation through drip tray, but you need to ensure good drainage.
- watering regime is determined by soil moisture. Watering gloxinia possible only at the upper layer of soil dries. If the soil in the pot is still wet, the watering should be stopped.
- The bright sunny weather can create additional humidity by spraying water near the flowerpot, avoiding direct exposure to the moisture in the leaves. Spraying can be replaced by placing nearby small water containers.
- watering regime depends on the growing season. Spring watering increase with the growth of leaves. Summer watered every day. In autumn irrigation rate is reduced. In winter, the tubers sufficiently watered 1-2 times a month, focusing on the dryness of the air in the room.
The amount of moisture is determined by the age and flower. Mature and large plants need more frequent watering and plentiful.
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