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Basket bacopa: care, breeding and conservation
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Bacopa is a plant characterized by high decorativeness. It's a real godsend for implementation of different ideas in landscape design, because Suter can be planted in pots for vertical landscaping balconies and terraces, flower beds this creeping plant forms a real blooming garden, and in the presence of the supports and the correct fixing her shoots are directed upward and create a graceful, deciduous floral curtain. What is needed to grow bacopa on their site? So, bacopa: planting and care.
Where to put bacopa?
As the birthplace of bacopa is South Africa, it is not surprising that it thrives in open Sunny areas. In partial shade its bloom becomes less abundant and may even stop.
To soil the plant is undemanding, but will grow better on soils with a weak level of acidity, which is composed of peat. Optimal soil for growing bacopa of blutopia in the garden is a mixture of equal parts of garden soil and peat. If a basket bacopa will be grown in containers, it is best to prepare for her potting mix of sand, peat, humus and leaf in the ratio 2:1:2:1. It is important to ensure good drainage on the site or in the container where you plan to grow bacopa.
As you plant bacopa?
The timing of planting Sutera in the garden determined by climatic conditions of the region. Bacopa basket, the cultivation of which was a seedling method, though resistant to changes in temperature, but in open ground it is better to plant when the threat of frost passes.
Technology of planting and caring for bacopas blutopia simple. Depending on the height of the Bush the distance between plants is left in the range of 10-25 cm Planting is carried out in the loosened moist soil. Seedlings Sutera placed in the prepared hole, sprinkle the roots with earth and compacted it. The roots watered with plenty of water. The flowers bacopa, growing will be in containers or flower beds in combination with other plants, it is best to plant on the edge of containers or beds, creating a background for the main plant.
Bacopa hanging plant: plant care
Despite its southern origin, the flower is bacopa does not require special care. The main thing for this plant — the maintenance of an adequate level of moisture by regular moderate irrigation, a special need for which increases in hot weather.
Cultivation of bacopa snotaapii and other varieties foresees regular feeding, which begin hold two weeks after planting and repeat every 10-14 days. For this purpose, liquid fertilizer for flowering plants, which contribute under the root, avoiding contact with leaves.
Basket bacopa has a superficial root system, therefore the loosening of the soil should be as discreet as possible, so as not to injure the plant. Also in the cultivation and care of bacopas to mulch the plot with colors is not recommended because it can lead to rotting of creeping shoots.
Remove faded blossoms on bacopa not necessary, because the plant itself is cleared, relieving the withered buds. To create a more lush Bush, its shoots continue to periodically pinch back.
If the lower part of the stems bacopa began to odrevesnevshie and the number of colors is reduced, the stalks should be cut by a third. After pruning the plants watered and fed, encouraging active growth. Perform such pruning in the fall. In warm regions it promotes a more active growth of bacopa in the spring, and in cold this procedure is necessary before transplanting the plants into the room. Cut off the stalks and roots in the spring are planted in the ground.
In General, the bacopa flowers, the cultivation of which is carried out in accordance with the needs of the plant resistant to various diseases. But when adverse conditions can be affected by aphids, whiteflies and spider mites, to struggle with which is best with the use of appropriate insecticides. And the best prevention of spider mites is to create optimal conditions for growing Sutera, in particular, the maintenance of an adequate level of humidity.
If too thick the crown may appear mildew. In this case the crown is definitely thin out and the plant is treated with chemicals. It is also possible to lose bacopa gray mold and black fungus.
The multiplication of bacopa cuttings
It is worth noting that the flowers are bacopa, the cultivation of which requires some worries is able to reproduce vegetatively. Its cuttings root well in moist soil (suitable porous substrate for the cuttings, for example, on the basis of sand and vermiculite) and water. For this purpose, the shoots length of about 10 cm, which has two nodes. Neatly cut the cuttings are planted at a depth of 5 mm so that one node was in the soil and can take root. Another node stays above the ground surface, because it will continue to develop aboveground shoots. Often the roots appear within 14-21 days. For better rooting cuttings allow for the processing of plant hormones or growth stimulants, and the rooting is done under the shelter. Rooted cuttings are placed in well-lit places, but exclude contact with direct sunlight. Important to make sure that run was enough moisture. When the stalk begins to grow, pinch it to the best of tillering.
The most favorable periods for cuttings bacopa are January-April, when the cuttings are divided adult bushes and in late summer, when cut off too long shoots. Bacopa basket, the cultivation of which was carried out from cuttings, were planted in mid may disappears when the threat of frost.
It is worth noting that is best rooted in the future tolerate growing conditions in the garden, white bacopa and other types of more capricious and cuttings require the use of drugs that stimulate growth.
How to save bacopa in the winter?
Unfortunately, long-term basket bacopa, planting and care which began in the spring of spasava the seeds for seedlings, can not stand the winter in open ground. To keep the plant in the fall he transferred to a light room with no drafts, where it is kept at a temperature range of 8-15 degrees. The air should be moist, which will help prevent spider mites and fungi. Winter watered the Suter moderately. At this time she is resting, not in bloom and growth stops. Most gardeners consider it inappropriate to leave an adult Bush bacopa in the second year, as it loses its decorative effect. Usually overwintered plants used to produce cuttings.
Growing bacopa will not make special complexity for both the seasoned gardener and the beginner. With proper care, her gentle creeping or hanging shoots will be an excellent decoration of flower beds, Alpine gardens, ponds and balconies. published
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Where to put bacopa?
As the birthplace of bacopa is South Africa, it is not surprising that it thrives in open Sunny areas. In partial shade its bloom becomes less abundant and may even stop.
To soil the plant is undemanding, but will grow better on soils with a weak level of acidity, which is composed of peat. Optimal soil for growing bacopa of blutopia in the garden is a mixture of equal parts of garden soil and peat. If a basket bacopa will be grown in containers, it is best to prepare for her potting mix of sand, peat, humus and leaf in the ratio 2:1:2:1. It is important to ensure good drainage on the site or in the container where you plan to grow bacopa.
As you plant bacopa?
The timing of planting Sutera in the garden determined by climatic conditions of the region. Bacopa basket, the cultivation of which was a seedling method, though resistant to changes in temperature, but in open ground it is better to plant when the threat of frost passes.
Technology of planting and caring for bacopas blutopia simple. Depending on the height of the Bush the distance between plants is left in the range of 10-25 cm Planting is carried out in the loosened moist soil. Seedlings Sutera placed in the prepared hole, sprinkle the roots with earth and compacted it. The roots watered with plenty of water. The flowers bacopa, growing will be in containers or flower beds in combination with other plants, it is best to plant on the edge of containers or beds, creating a background for the main plant.
Bacopa hanging plant: plant care
Despite its southern origin, the flower is bacopa does not require special care. The main thing for this plant — the maintenance of an adequate level of moisture by regular moderate irrigation, a special need for which increases in hot weather.
Cultivation of bacopa snotaapii and other varieties foresees regular feeding, which begin hold two weeks after planting and repeat every 10-14 days. For this purpose, liquid fertilizer for flowering plants, which contribute under the root, avoiding contact with leaves.
Basket bacopa has a superficial root system, therefore the loosening of the soil should be as discreet as possible, so as not to injure the plant. Also in the cultivation and care of bacopas to mulch the plot with colors is not recommended because it can lead to rotting of creeping shoots.
Remove faded blossoms on bacopa not necessary, because the plant itself is cleared, relieving the withered buds. To create a more lush Bush, its shoots continue to periodically pinch back.
If the lower part of the stems bacopa began to odrevesnevshie and the number of colors is reduced, the stalks should be cut by a third. After pruning the plants watered and fed, encouraging active growth. Perform such pruning in the fall. In warm regions it promotes a more active growth of bacopa in the spring, and in cold this procedure is necessary before transplanting the plants into the room. Cut off the stalks and roots in the spring are planted in the ground.
In General, the bacopa flowers, the cultivation of which is carried out in accordance with the needs of the plant resistant to various diseases. But when adverse conditions can be affected by aphids, whiteflies and spider mites, to struggle with which is best with the use of appropriate insecticides. And the best prevention of spider mites is to create optimal conditions for growing Sutera, in particular, the maintenance of an adequate level of humidity.
If too thick the crown may appear mildew. In this case the crown is definitely thin out and the plant is treated with chemicals. It is also possible to lose bacopa gray mold and black fungus.
The multiplication of bacopa cuttings
It is worth noting that the flowers are bacopa, the cultivation of which requires some worries is able to reproduce vegetatively. Its cuttings root well in moist soil (suitable porous substrate for the cuttings, for example, on the basis of sand and vermiculite) and water. For this purpose, the shoots length of about 10 cm, which has two nodes. Neatly cut the cuttings are planted at a depth of 5 mm so that one node was in the soil and can take root. Another node stays above the ground surface, because it will continue to develop aboveground shoots. Often the roots appear within 14-21 days. For better rooting cuttings allow for the processing of plant hormones or growth stimulants, and the rooting is done under the shelter. Rooted cuttings are placed in well-lit places, but exclude contact with direct sunlight. Important to make sure that run was enough moisture. When the stalk begins to grow, pinch it to the best of tillering.
The most favorable periods for cuttings bacopa are January-April, when the cuttings are divided adult bushes and in late summer, when cut off too long shoots. Bacopa basket, the cultivation of which was carried out from cuttings, were planted in mid may disappears when the threat of frost.
It is worth noting that is best rooted in the future tolerate growing conditions in the garden, white bacopa and other types of more capricious and cuttings require the use of drugs that stimulate growth.
How to save bacopa in the winter?
Unfortunately, long-term basket bacopa, planting and care which began in the spring of spasava the seeds for seedlings, can not stand the winter in open ground. To keep the plant in the fall he transferred to a light room with no drafts, where it is kept at a temperature range of 8-15 degrees. The air should be moist, which will help prevent spider mites and fungi. Winter watered the Suter moderately. At this time she is resting, not in bloom and growth stops. Most gardeners consider it inappropriate to leave an adult Bush bacopa in the second year, as it loses its decorative effect. Usually overwintered plants used to produce cuttings.
Growing bacopa will not make special complexity for both the seasoned gardener and the beginner. With proper care, her gentle creeping or hanging shoots will be an excellent decoration of flower beds, Alpine gardens, ponds and balconies. published
P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©
Join us in Facebook and in Vkontakte, and we're Classmates
Source: sadovod-i-ogorodnik.ru/264-ampelnaya-bakopa-posadka-i-uhod-razmnozhenie-i-sohranenie-na-zimu.html
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