Growing kobei seedlings in open ground

growing kobei

Kobeya climbing is a representative of the cyanaceae family. Its homeland is Mexico. This is a perennial plant that will decorate any fence, as it is climbing with long tendrils up to 6 meters and a tenacious stem.

Grows well on loose, fertile and moist soil in an open sunny area. Even a small shadow is negative, suppressing the growth of the plant. It is notable for the fact that it requires only one application of fertilizers during the cultivation period. Doesn't need any more feeding.
Flowering begins in July and stops with the onset of frost. First, pale green, bell-shaped flowers are formed, followed by purple or white flowers, the pistil of which has a bizarre bend, decorated with stamen filaments.

Growing kobei seedlings begins with planting seeds in February - March. Sprouted sprouts are placed in open ground in July. But with such a planting scheme, it will not please you with abundant flowering in the first year. To get good flowering, the seeds are planted in open ground in July and brought into a warm room for the winter. At first, young stems are tied up or form some kind of support. As they grow up, they will grow a mustache and grow on their own without outside help. Korobey can crawl up any surface: gazebo, fence or veranda. Growing korobey seedlings outdoors in summer and when grown in a warm room in winter it will provide luxurious flowering.

For the winter, the box is pruned and dig up, the roots are stored in containers with soil at a temperature of 8 - 10 degrees Celsius. It is important to ensure that the soil is not too wet or too dry. At the beginning of March, the roots are placed in a bright place, the temperature and watering are increased. As soon as the korobey begins to grow, it is ready for propagation by cuttings. They are cut and planted in moistened sand. In the warm months of May - June it can be found in open ground.

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