CONDITIONS FOR LARGE LEAVES IN THE HOUSE

For many years now, the central place in flower collections has been occupied by plants with large leaves. And their popularity is only growing. They will decorate any interior with their luxurious look.: and like tapeworms, and in a group with other species. They will help to delimit zones in the room and enliven an empty corner. therefore, if your space allows, you can safely start "larger sizes». And optimal conditions will help maintain their decorative properties., which the biologist will tell you about, collector Tatiana SVIRIDOVA (r. Nizhny Novgorod).

ALOCASIA

Tropikanka is contraindicated in low temperatures and cold drafts. The plant does not like dry air and direct sunlight.. The optimal place is on the eastern and western window sills.

Watering alocasia, avoiding stagnation of moisture and drying out of the earthen coma.

Species with leathery leaves can be wiped from dust, wash in the shower and spray with filtered water, You shouldn’t do this with velvet foliage..

DIFFENBACHIA

To make the plant feel comfortable, you need to choose something light and warm for him (not lower than +18-23 grad.), draft-free place. At low temperatures, growth slows and becomes vulnerable to diseases and pests. Hypothermia of the roots is especially dangerous.

Dieffenbachia tolerates light shade. When there is a lack of light, it stretches out, the leaf becomes smaller, the trunk is formed thin, bends and quickly becomes exposed.

The plant can adapt to low air humidity. Watering should be moderate and even, without filling and drying.

MONSTERA DELICATE (ATTRACTIVE)

The plant does not tolerate dampness and cold (should be no lower +18 city.). Choose a warm location with bright, indirect light, although monstera is shade-tolerant (variegated forms are more demanding on lighting).

Also tolerant of low air humidity. In winter, keep the plant away from radiators and away from drafts. To increase humidity, it is better not to spray the leaves., and aerial roots. To keep mature leaves clean, times in 2 wipe them with a soft damp cloth for weeks.

Large outdoor plants can be replanted once every 5 years old, annually changing the top layer of soil to fresh and mulching the surface of the substrate with sphagnum.

STRELITZIA NICHOLAS

Blooms in January-February. To set buds, a dormant period is required in November-December at +14-16 city. At this time, watering is reduced, allowing the soil to dry almost completely, and don't feed.

Before flowering, the temperature is gradually raised to +22 city, and resume watering, without overdrying and overwetting.

Do not expose the plant to cold drafts, after which it takes a long time to recover.

FICUS RUBBER AND LYRE-BEARING

Light-loving plants. Need year-round warmth. Drafts and sudden temperature changes cause dark spots to form on the leaves., decorativeness is lost.

Ficus plants need high humidity. Respond well to regular spraying with soft water.

Overwatering causes the roots to rot and the edges of the leaves to turn black..

Large specimens can be formed, but it's better to do it in the spring. Cut shoots are rooted in the sand. Для сдерживания роста растения подрезают точку роста или прищипывают молодой побег.

PHILODENDRON

Afraid of direct sunlight, so it’s better to place it next to a window or even at the back of the room, possible near a source of artificial light.

Optimum temperature - +16-25 city, (not less +12).

In winter, watering should be limited, but do not allow the soil to dry out completely.

If the philodendron overwinters in a warm place and still grows, fertilizing once a month is acceptable. 1/2 doses of fertilizer.

If the air is too dry, brown spots appear on the tips and edges of the plates, leaves start to fall. From lack of light they become smaller and pale.

CALADIUM

The optimal temperature for wintering tubers is +18-20 city, (not less +15 city.). Better keep them, digging out of old soil, covered with dry peat or sand, periodically spraying the substrate, to keep it barely moist. 1-2 once a month inspect the tubers for rot. If they dry out a lot, put them on 3-5 days in wet moss, then back into dry peat. The tubers remain in this state until February-March.. If they weren't dug up, in the spring it is necessary to replant it in fresh substrate.

Caladiums are warm – and light-loving (without direct sun). Prefer high humidity, however, they do not tolerate spraying well, therefore, you can place a flower pot on a wide tray with fine wet expanded clay.

ASPIDISTRA HIGH

This spectacular plant thrives in the shade and in artificial light..

Can grow in depleted soil, go without transfers for a long time; tolerates dust and low humidity. But it cannot tolerate waterlogging and direct sun.. In winter, aspidistra is more comfortable with + 15-16 city, (not less +8 city.). At the same time, growth stops.

CALATHEA DECORATED (THE PLOW)

Prefers bright, diffused light. When there is insufficient lighting, the leaf becomes smaller, the plant stretches and loses its brightness of color, the edges of the plates turn black, lower leaves die faster. In winter it is better to add additional lighting.

Calathea is heat-loving. At temperatures below +15 city, stops growing, and at +10 city, small suction roots stop functioning and gradually die off, leaves turn yellow and fall off. On a cold windowsill, place a wooden or cork cloth under the pot., foam stand. When ventilating, remove the plant from the window or cover it with film., paper.

Dry air causes the tips and edges of leaves to dry out., so you need to increase its humidity: spray the area around, place the plant on a tray with wet expanded clay, use indoor fountains, special devices, etc..

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