Radermacher flower: description of the plant and growing features
Of the many decorative foliage plants, Radermachera is popular. This evergreen plant does not require special care, so it is difficult to growing at home, a novice gardener will not have any problems.
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Description of the Radermacher flower
Radermachera is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the Bigoniaceae family. The plant grows well indoors and is characterized by high endurance and unpretentiousness. The leaves of Radermachera are glossy, pinnate and elongated, reaching 5 cm in length. The tips are pointed.
The trunk of the plant is small, but well branched. It can reach a height of one meter. Radermachera does not bloom when grown at home, but in its natural environment forms bell-shaped yellow flowers. Therefore, it is grown by gardeners as an ornamental foliage plant.
Growing technology
Transplant plants are performed if the root system does not fit in the pot. Young plants are replanted every 2-3 years with a complete replacement of the soil. This event should be held in the spring. Before planting, the roots of the seedling need to be cut off by a few millimeters. This will allow for better absorption of moisture and essential nutrients.
First, you need to make small holes in the container and lay drainage on the bottom.As a drainage layer, you can use expanded clay, pebbles, crushed brick, etc. The soil for Radermachera should be slightly acidic or neutral. It should be loose and light, absorb moisture well.
The following composition can be used as a soil mixture: take garden soil, perlite, peat and pieces of coal in equal proportions, one part at a time. Add 1/2 leaf soil to this mixture. You can prepare another version of the soil mixture: take one part each of turf, humus and coarse sand and add 2 parts of humus. It is recommended to disinfect the soil with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. This will prevent the appearance of pests and possible diseases.
Reproduction methods
Radermacher can multiply indoors in several ways: cuttings, layering and seeds. The first method is more common and simpler. The cuttings are cut at the end of spring and placed in a damp peat-sand mixture. Its length should be 8-10 cm. Next, cover with a glass container.
For the cuttings to germinate, you need to create optimal conditions: the room must be at a warm temperature and the room must be ventilated regularly. When roots appear, the cuttings are transplanted into prepared soil. To get a root from layering, you need to make a small cut of 1-2 cm, place it in damp moss and wrap it in film.
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In this case, you need to ensure that the moss is always wet. When the sprouts appear, the stem is carefully cut off and placed in the ground. On the mother plant, the wound should be treated with charcoal. When propagated by seeds, they are sown in the soil and the container is covered with glass. After 14-20 days, shoots will appear and you can transplant to a permanent place.
Plant care
Radermachera can grow in partial shade, but prefers diffused light. You can place a pot with a plant on both the north and south sides of the window, but avoid direct sunlight. It is best to place this indoor plant on the east or west side.
In winter, the plant may not have enough light, then the radermachera will stretch out and resemble a vine. When the plant begins its growing season, it is necessary to ensure comfortable conditions, namely the room temperature should be within 20-25 degrees.
The plant should be watered abundantly from spring to autumn. With the onset of autumn, watering is reduced.
In winter, radermachera is watered a few days after the upper part of the substrate has dried. It is necessary to periodically check the earthen lump; it should be slightly damp, but not dry. For irrigation, only soft water should be used.
When growing Radermachera indoors, you must not forget to spray the plant. From spring to autumn, fertilizing with minerals is carried out. fertilizers once every 2-3 weeks. Flower shops sell special fertilizers for decorative foliage plants. Dilute 1-2 g of powder in a liter of water. This amount will be enough.
To form a lush bush, pinch the upper buds. Winter time is a period of rest for the plant, when no fertilizer is applied and the room is maintained at a cool temperature and diffused light. Radermacher is an unpretentious plant to care for and when the necessary conditions are created, it grows quickly and forms a lush crown.
