Shipped Golteria is a proposal for the winter view of gardens, but its leaves and fruits in December are also used to decorate houses and apartments.What is worth knowing about this plant? How to choose seedlings? And how to care for them? Details below.
Sandy gilt is a short (10-15 cm) evergreen plant with beautiful red fruits.The first look may be confusing, because it is very similar to a lingonberry: similarly tiny, shiny leaves and similar fruits. This is where the similarity ends, because the fruit is not eaten because the taste and smell are not very encouraging: they smell delicately of camphor. However, they are not poisonous, so you can try them. Golteria blooms in July and August, showering itself with not very impressive, but lovely pink and white flowers. They have the shape of small jugs and are bisexual.This frost-resistant shrub grows thanks to underground runners.In winter, its leaves change color from green to maroon-chocolate and the same color has new growths.
Golden gilt is one of the universal plants that can be successfully grown both in home flowerbeds, as well as in balcony boxesor home pots. In each of these places, properly cared for, it will dazzle with its beauty. Golteria in a pot is also a beautiful Christmas decoration. It does not need to decorate it, an original pot cover is enough and the effect is dazzling.Certainly, its charm can be compared to the Bethlehem star popular in Poland.
Golteria is not an expansive plant. It grows quite slowly so it is a good idea to plant it rarely as it takes several years for it to grow enough to require pruning. It can be grown from seeds that are sown in May, but they do not germinate until the following year. However, it only blooms after 3-4 years. So it is much easier and faster to use young seedlings.
Both seeds and seedlings of postal goltery can be purchased at most stationary or online gardening stores.These plants are not expensive, as a packet of seeds (about 10) can be purchased for a few zlotys. On the other hand, the price of goldfinch sent in a pot is up to a dozen or so zlotys. In the winter season, shavings can often be bought in supermarkets, including DIY stores.
Scattered golteria is not a particularly demanding plant, and its cultivation is quite simple.In order to grow he althily, it needs acidic, humus and permeable soil. It does not like to be dry or to grow in a place that is very sunny and exposed to drafts. Likes bright places, but not direct sunlight. It can grow in shade and partial shade. It is good for mulching the soil with fine pine bark, which will prevent weeds from growing, and also maintain the level of soil moisture and acidity. Golteria likes the company of conifers and other acidophilic plants. Twice a month, it should be fertilized with calcium-free fertilizer.This shrub is frost-resistant, but it is good to cover it (for example with agrotextile) during snowless and windy winters.
When looking at this beautiful plant, it is worth seeing not only its undeniable charm.Our native scientists from the Medical University of Lodz have carefully examined goltery (especially its leaves) and found that, in addition to glycosides and tannins, it has many medicinal substances that have anti-inflammatory properties. They are used to treat musculoskeletal pain, respiratory tract infections, rheumatoid arthritis and prostatitis. It also works as a diuretic, antifungal and antibacterial.
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An infusion of dried fennel leaves helps in the treatment of inflammation of the skin and throat. It helps with coughs, colds, migraines and flatulence. Already the Indians of North America knew the beneficial effects of goltery. In case of nagging toothaches and before strenuous exertion that requires efficient breathing, they simply chew its leaves. Fresh leaves are used to make golteria oil, which has antiseptic, astringent, antispasmodic and calming properties.It can be used for asthma, cough, digestive problems, insomnia and even menstrual disorders.
Shedding Golteria is not only a beautiful plant that can decorate our garden, balcony and even our living room.It is also the power of he alth benefits that should be used in everyday life. Looking at it and admiring its charm, it is worth knowing that nature miraculously combined beauty with wisdom.