Many novice growers prefer to start their hobby with simple and unpretentious plants. Such plants have a large number of fans, so even in case of difficulties, you can easily find information on how to eliminate them.
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However, several years later, after the experience of the grower increases significantly, I want to plant something like that, which none of the neighbors has. And while exotic plants require individual attention and complex grooming rituals, the joy they give their owners cannot be compared with ordinary dahlias, asters or roses.
In this article, we have selected 4 exotic plants for you that will delight your soul with their unusual appearance. In addition, you can always brag to your neighbors, because most likely none of your friends will have them!
Arisema
This bulbous perennial plant has interesting inflorescences that resemble the famous "hood" of a cobra. The flowers themselves look like stylish jugs in which pollinating insects linger. In addition, the arizema also has decorative fruits that look like yellow or red berries that shine in the light.
You can plant several different species of this plant, but the most adapted varieties are the Amur, toothed and Sakhalin arizema. The plant grows up to 60 cm in height and has long, light leaves on extended petioles of a darker shade. It should also be remembered that all parts of the plant are poisonous.
It is better to plant arizem in shady places with a clear absence of through wind flows. Care consists in mulching, hilling, spraying and applying top dressing. For the winter, the roots of the plant must be insulated with sawdust or dry foliage.
Craspedia
Another spectacular perennial with beautiful flowers. Craspedia is resistant to drought and frost, but the harsh Russian winters are still too much for it, so the flower is grown as an annual plant. Attention is attracted by bright yellow inflorescences, which have a spherical shape and grow on peduncles without leaves.
Craspedia are planted in sunny areas with sandy or loamy soil. Moderate watering should be provided for the plant in order to exclude excess moisture, from which rotting is possible. Of the fertilizers, mineral fertilizing has proven to be the best. You should also protect young shoots from possible frost.
Sanguinaria
Sanguinaria is a North American plant with snow-white inflorescences that vaguely resemble the most common chamomile. Flowers have double petals and begin to appear by mid-April. However, the main advantage of sanguinaria is in the leaves, which seem to wrap the flowers in a natural bouquet.
Before planting the plant, you need to choose a suitable place, protected from children and pets. The fact is that all parts of this plant contain strong toxins of the alkaloids group, which can be dangerous to health.
The plant is extremely unpretentious in care, and reproduces by dividing the rhizome. Also responds well to feeding and copes well with snowy winters.
Perovskiy
This plant is also called "Russian sage", although they practically do not occur on the territory of Russia. Perovskia is especially loved in Central Asia, where there is a suitable climate for this flower. The flowers of the plant resemble loose, spreading brushes that attract many insects.
The plant grows very quickly and does not require special care. Even outside the flowering period, Perovskia serves as an excellent decorative decoration of the site, due to its wide
crown with graceful shades.
To plant a plant, you need to pick up sandy or stony soil in a sunny place. Watering should also be moderated. Mulching shows itself well, which, among other things, protects the roots from severe drought.
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