Flowers in the house: cylindrical sansevieria
Sansewieria gwinejska Sansevieria trifasciata is becoming more and more popular lately. Thanks to the low cultivation requirements, it works almost anywhere and always looks decorative.New varieties with compact growth and varied leaf discoloration are perfect for creating simple yet attractive compositions.However, the greatest emotions are aroused by a new species of sansevieria, introduced only recently, in 2004, to the market. Sansevieria cylindrica Sansevieria cylindrica has characteristic round leaves.
They can be from several dozen to 150 cm long. In the trade, we most often find the 'Skyline' variety, the leaves of which are arranged fan-shaped in one plane. This example of refined simplicity is perfect for modern interiors.Even small plants attract attention, so it is worth investing in a spectacular vessel for them and displaying them as solitaire.These original succulents can grow in the apartment all year round and are very easy to grow. The atmosphere of our apartments is hot from radiators. On the contrary - they do not bear the cold well (the temperature should not drop below 15 ° C).
You should rarely, but quite abundantly, water the cylindrical sansevieria.However, the plants must not be flooded - after an hour, the excess water from the stand should be drained.The substrate should be slightly dry before the next watering. From spring to autumn, the plants can be fed with a special cactus fertilizer.
Unusual plants for the garden: Wiseton's butterfly
Wiseton's butterfly Schizanthus x wisotonensis is a hybrid of two species: Schizanthus pinnatus and Graham's Schizanthus grahamii. Plants reach a height of 25-40 cm and form raised, branched shoots on which numerous flowers develop from June to September.In varieties they are single or multi-colored, mostly pastel, in shades of pink, red, purple, yellow, as well as white and cream.There are spots, spots, dots or streaks on their petals. The flowers resemble colorful butterflies with outstretched wings (hence the name of the genus), they are also similar to the flowers of orchids.
The Wisetona butterfly is an annual plant. The seeds must be sown in March, or at the beginning of April, in boxes or multi-pots filled with peat substrate. After 3 weeks, dive the seedlings into small pots and pinch the tops of the shoots to make them branch.
Seedlings after May 15 should be planted in the garden with a spacing of 20x30 cm or balcony boxes.At the end of April, we can also sow seeds directly into the ground.Wiseton's butterfly will bloom profusely if we provide it with fertile, humus, moderately moist soil and a sunny place.
Vegetable: huge pumpkin
Some varieties of gourd produce very large fruits. Growing giant pumpkins is not difficult, but you should remember to provide the plant with adequate space. The 'Atlantic Giant' variety is a late, creeping variety, with shoots up to 12 m long.Its fruits store well. They are suitable for both direct consumption and processing.
It is worth remembering that pumpkins are a very valuable but low-calorie meal - they provide both vitamins and mineral s alts.They are a rich source of carotenoids, such as beta-carotene (provitamin A), which are good for your eyesight.
Orchard: small pests
In winter our gardens are often prowled by small rodents that destroy young trees. Voles, voles and even ordinary mice can gnaw young bark and roots. An effective way to get rid of rodents is to lay out the poison.However, it cannot be done by sprinkling the poisoned grain directly on the soil, as there is a risk of poisoning the birds. Thanks to this, only small rodents will have access to it.
Trees and shrubs: spherical blue spruce
'Glauca Globosa' is a dwarf variety of blue spruce, growing up to 3 m after about 30 years. It grows very slowly. It has a broadly conical shape, but for the first few years its form is semi-circular without a guide.It has short stiff shoots with silver-blue stinging needles. In nurseries, this variety is multiplied by grafting on Norway spruce at different heights, which is why trees both tall and short are often sold.
Blue spruce can be planted in the garden on rockeries, flower walls, moors and colorful beds of dwarf varieties of coniferous shrubs.
We can also plant it in various types of containers. Blue spruce is undemanding to the soil, grows well both in dry, sandy and barren.In very dry years it requires sprinkling, then it is not attacked by pine spider mite.
