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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Pilea. Plant.

 For good development of Pilea, the following conditions are necessary:

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Pilea. Plant.

 Bright diffused light or partial shade.

 Optimum temperature in summer: +18–25 °C, in winter with insufficient light — not lower than +12 °C.

 Abundant watering in the heat and moderate in winter when kept in a cool place. The soil should dry out between waterings.


 Wide pots with good drainage.

 Ampelaic forms like spraying with soft water.

Monday, October 28, 2024

Peperomia. Plant.

 The leaves of peperomia vary greatly among different species. There are quite memorable leathery, wrinkled and shiny leaves, as well as small and thin ones. The color can be light or dark green, brown, golden, silvery-striped, with white or yellow spots, streaks.

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Peperomia. Plant.

 The plant blooms in spring and summer, numerous peduncles with inflorescences-spiks rise above its leaves, the appearance of which varies significantly among different species. As the fruits ripen, small dryish berries appear on the surface of the inflorescence, which are easily separated when touched.

Ficus elastica. Plant.

 Species features.

 Ficus elastica, a plant species of the genus Ficus of the Moraceae family. One of the most popular varieties of domestic ficus. It got its name due to the large amount of rubber in the juice. It is used in industry for the production of rubber.

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Ficus elastica. Plant.

 Ficus Elastica Robusta Shrub - The Lush Splendor of Ficus Elastica Robusta Meet the Ficus Elastica Robusta, also known as the rubber plant, which adds a touch of lush splendor to both indoor and outdoor spaces. With its glossy dark green leaves and powerful, striking trunk, this plant immediately creates a sense of lush charm and botanical elegance. Lush Charm and Botanical Elegance The Ficus Elastica Robusta captivates with its impressive trunk and glossy leaves, creating a special atmosphere.

 In the wild, elastica can produce buds - the flowers are large and beautiful. However, at home, these plants do not bloom, because only some types of insects can pollinate them. In the photo - rubber ficus during the flowering period.

Friday, October 25, 2024

Irga. Plant.

 A genus of plants in the rose family, a deciduous shrub or small tree.

 The word "irga" is attributed to originate from Mongolian languages ​​meaning "a shrub with very hard wood".

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Irga. Plant.

 Irga species grow in the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere: in North America, North Africa, Central and Southern Europe, the Caucasus, Crimea and Japan.

 Irga fruits are eaten fresh, processed into jam, pastilles, jelly, wine. In medicine, irga fruits are used to treat hypo- and avitaminosis, as well as to normalize sleep and strengthen the body.

Fig. Plant.

  Subtropical deciduous plant of the genus Ficus of the Mulberry family. The Carian ficus is named after the place considered to be the birthplace of figs - the mountainous region of ancient Caria, a province of Asia Minor.

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Fig. Plant.

 In Central Asia, the Caucasus, Sochi, the Carpathians, Crimea and even in the Central zone of Russia it is grown in open ground as a valuable fruit plant that produces fruits - wine berries.

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Ficus lyrata. Tree.

 Ficus lyrata often begins its existence as an epiphyte high in the crown of another tree. Its long aerial roots gradually reach the ground, where they twine around the trunk of the supporting tree and can cause its death. It can also develop as a free-standing tree, reaching a height of 12-15 meters.

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Ficus lyrata. Tree.

 The leaves are large, leathery, with a waxy coating, wavy edges, widening towards the end, shaped like a lyre or violin. The leaf size is about 50 cm long and 30 cm wide. The fruits are green, 2-3 cm in diameter.

Monday, October 21, 2024

Sorbaria sorbifolia "Sem" | plant lust.

  Rowan-leaved rowan (Sorbaria sorbifolia) is a deciduous shrub of the Rosaceae family.

 In nature, it is found in the temperate zone of Asia - in Japan, China, Mongolia, the Southern Urals, Siberia and the Far East.

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Sorbaria sorbifolia "Sem" | plant lust.

 Rowan-leaved rowan grows very quickly and eventually reaches a height of 2-3 m. Its leaves are complex, 14-30 cm long and 5-17 cm wide, green, similar to rowan leaves - hence its species name.

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Coltsfoot Plant.

 A genus of perennial early spring herbs of the Asteraceae family.

 The only species is coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara).

 It is widespread in Eurasia, North Africa and North America. It grows along the banks of reservoirs and the bottoms of damp ravines, on steep clay slopes, in forests, along roads, and on railway embankments.

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Coltsfoot Plant.

 Coltsfoot is a medicinal plant. Its leaves and flower baskets contain mucous substances, the glycoside tussilagin, saponins, carotenoids, and ascorbic acid.

 It is also an ornamental early spring plant and a good honey plant.

Juniperus communis Plant.

  Juniper (Juniperus communis) is an evergreen coniferous tree of the genus Juniperus of the family Cupressaceae.

 They are shrubs 1–3 meters high or trees 8–12 meters high. The crown of the common juniper is conical or ovoid.

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Juniperus communis Plant.

 The plant grows on heathers, limestones, dry hills, on dry mountain slopes, river banks, in the undergrowth of pine forests, less often in sparse spruce, deciduous and mixed forests.

 Juniper is frost-resistant, can tolerate shade, but develops better in open areas.

Pilea. Plant.

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