MICHELIA FIGO – BEAUTY WITH BANANA SCENT
Magnolia Figo (Magnolia Figo)
This plant appeared in our house five years ago..
The seller assured me, what Michelia figo flowers as if they were created for this, to give incredible pleasure to the nose of its owner.
MAIN – TO NOT GIVE UP
From the first days the plant fit into my home, as if it had found its place in the sun. However, it was not without difficulties. Suddenly the leaves began to become covered with rusty spots.. Searched through many forums, I asked advice from fellow flower growers, but I couldn’t find what the problem was. Tried to treat fungal diseases and bacterial rot - to no avail.
Not wanting to give up, I decided to take a desperate step. Transfer, irrigation correction, a little flower therapy (spilled the stimulant "Fitolavin") - and so, a miracle happened. Mikelia began to recover and delight me with healthy greens.
There is a plant on the south windowsill. In summer the temperature here can rise to +30 city., in winter: afternoon - 1+20 city., at night it drops to +15 city. In winter, I illuminate with fluorescent lamps until 12 hours a day. Proper watering is important in maintenance.: better to dry it out a little, overflow is fatal.
REWARD FOR CARING
This year Michelia decided to reward me: two magnificent flowers opened, filling your home with a delicious aroma.
"And it's not just the smell. He's like an open door to childhood, when there was a world of natural drinks around. I imagine a glass of Duchess in front of me., so cold and delicious, and somewhere further away there are ripe bananas!
Now every breath reminds me of that, what a concern, love and a little patience can create a true flower paradise.
© Author: Ivan SINGAREV, collector Photo by the author
SPECIALIST COMMENT
Ivan, you are the lucky owner Figo magnolias (Magnolia figo), synonym — mycelia Figo (I paint Michele). The plant is called "banana bush", "port wine magnolia". At home in China it will be used to create an evergreen hedge..
© Author: Larisa BORODINA, biologist
