Good afternoon, my reader. Campanula, popularly known as the flower of the bride and groom, is a symbol of family happiness. At home, only one species grows - the campanula is equally leaved, which looks good in tall flowerpots, flower pots, hanging baskets. Depending on the container in which the bride and groom grows, it can either hang down as a flowing waterfall or smoothly travel.
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Description of the species
Equivalent Campanula is distinguished by the following features:
- Low bushes.
- Thin stems up to 25 cm long.
- Light green leaves are heart-shaped. Set on petioles up to 7 cm in height.
- The most common colors are white for the bride and blue for the groom. Also bred violet, lilac, pink shades and color bicolor.
- The inflorescences consist of large, bell-shaped flowers that are about 4 cm in diameter.
- During flowering, campanula foliage hides behind its flowers.
Despite the external fragility and tenderness, the plant is unpretentious, and it is not difficult to grow it at home.
Soil requirements
A flower brought into the house should not be immediately transplanted into another container. He needs to take a break from the stress of the move for a few days and adapt to the environment.
For transplanting a campanula, it is better to choose a wide flowerpot, its roots have the ability to grow rapidly. For constant access of air to the root system, it is necessary to prepare a loose soil mixture. It is recommended to use a mixture of peat, coarse river sand, humus, in a 1: 1: 1 ratio.
A 3 cm high drainage layer is laid at the bottom of the planting tank. Pebbles, expanded clay, chipped bricks are used as drainage.
Lighting and temperature
The bride and groom prefer diffused lighting. The best place for growing will be windows facing west or east. If the windows in the room look only to the south, then the flower must be shaded so that the hot rays do not leave burns on it.
Favorable temperatures for campanula are + 20 ° C. In the summer heat, it is better to keep it on loggias or balconies with constant access to fresh air. You can take the plant to the country.
In the winter dormant period, the plant rests and gains strength for the next flowering season. The optimum temperature during this period should not exceed + 14 ° C.
Watering and feeding
Campanula loves abundant watering not only in summer, but also in winter. The main thing is to prevent stagnation of water in the soil, so as not to cause rotting of the roots.
In winter, the frequency of watering is reduced, since the soil dries out longer with a decrease in temperature. But it is necessary to ensure that the soil in the pot does not dry out.
You can create the necessary air humidification by spraying the leaves of the campanula from a spray bottle. You need to carry out this procedure daily to be effective.
In the spring, Campanula begins a period of active growth, and she needs additional nutrition. During this period, it is fertilized once every 10 days, with complex preparations in liquid form.
Regular removal of dried leaves and flowers, as well as pinching of elongated shoots, will give the plant density and splendor.
Preparing for winter
In autumn, campanula stops growing and prepares for the winter dormant period. To help the plant, you must:
- Cut off the shoots, leaving no more than 10 cm in length.
- Move the container with the plant to a cool, but not dark place.
- Do not forget about watering the plant to prevent the soil from drying out.
With the onset of spring, the flower pot is taken out on a warm windowsill and watering is gradually increased. The awakened plant is transplanted into a container with a larger diameter and after 10 days, fertilizers are started.
Is your campanula growing?
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