Irga roundifolia, plant propagation and care
Irga roundifolia is a deciduous shrub with a well-developed root system. Root depth in soil is about 40cm. This plant has high nutritional and decorative value. The height of the bush is no more than three meters. The leaves are ovoid in shape and have a very dense structure.
The flowers are dense inflorescences, with five to seven flowers in each. The petals of the serviceberry are white and about 15mm long. The fruits of the plant are similar to peas. At first, the fruits are red, but when they ripen they become black with a bluish tinge. The bush blooms in May, and the fruits ripen at the end of August.
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Beneficial features
The leaves of the plant have astringent properties, so they can be used for pancreatitis and severe diarrhea. The leaves also promote rapid healing of wounds. IN bark Serviceberry has many tannins that can heal wounds and burns. A decoction of the bark is often used for sore throat and gastrointestinal diseases.
An infusion of plant flowers helps strengthen blood vessels. The infusion also reduces blood pressure and tones the cardiovascular system. The fruits contain a large amount of vitamins and organic acids. Therefore, the fruits of serviceberry are considered an excellent multivitamin. The berries have a positive effect in the treatment of the liver and kidneys.
The juice of the bush has an astringent and anti-inflammatory effect. Thanks to the large amount in berries vitamin A C, they are recommended for use in cases of weakened twilight vision. The beneficial properties of berries can be determined by their high sugar content (within 12%).
The fruits are recommended to be consumed raw. The only drawback of the fruits is their low taste. Therefore, before consuming berries, it is advisable to process them into compote, jelly, jam, etc.
In addition to many beneficial properties, Irga rotundifolia has some contraindications. First of all, this plant can cause allergies in people with individual intolerance.
Since fruits can increase blood pressure, hypotensive patients should not overuse them. It is also not recommended to consume berries if you have diabetes. After consuming irgi, it is not advisable to work where a high concentration of attention is required (driving a car), since the fruits of the plant have a sedative effect.
Reproduction
Reproduction of irgi occurs in two ways:
- Vegetative method (cuttings, dividing the bush, grafting)
- Propagation by seeds
Regarding use seeds, then before planting in the ground, they need to be washed well under running water. During the washing process, the pulp is separated from the still unripe seeds, which instantly rise to the surface of the water. Washing should be carried out until only full seeds remain at the bottom of the container with water.
Seeds are planted at the onset of autumn. The soil itself should be slightly moist before planting. The first shoots can already be observed in early spring.When full leaves appear, you need to dive. Reproduction by dividing the bush should be carried out when the plant is young. When cuttings are carried out, the growths selected for propagation should be no more than one year old.
Initially, the cut cuttings are planted in special greenhouses. For active root formation, the soil must have several layers. The bottom of the pot is covered with a layer of pebbles, the thickness of which is about forty centimeters. The next layer should consist of soil and humus (25 cm thick).
The topmost layer consists of sand and its thickness is five centimeters. After landings cuttings, they need to be watered well and covered with plastic wrap. At high humidity in the greenhouse, adventitious roots may form on the cuttings. To speed up the rooting of the cuttings, it can be treated with special means. After just a year, the cuttings can be transplanted into open ground.
Planting and care
Before planting the game, you need to choose the soil for it. It is best if it is acidic or alkaline soil. As for the landing site, for serviceberry you need to choose a place on the windward side (to retain snow). The distance between planted shrubs should be no more than one and a half meters.
Before planting in the ground, half a kilogram of ash and the same amount of superphosphate should be added to the planting holes. Bushes should be pruned every year. This procedure is carried out to ensure good ventilation of the bushes. To combat pests and diseases, shadberry must be periodically treated with one percent Bordeaux mixture.
As for watering the plant, at first the watering should be plentiful. Next, water the plant as needed.With the onset of spring, seedlings are needed feed. Ammonium nitrate is used for this.
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