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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Zamioculcas sheds unnecessary substances into old leaves.

 Yes, Zamioculcas can indeed shed old leaves, and this is often due to the natural renewal process of the plant. Old leaves tend to turn yellow and wither, giving nutrients to new shoots. This is a normal process, and you should not worry if you see old leaves drying up and falling off, especially if the plant is actively growing new ones.

Zamioculcas sheds
unnecessary substances
 into old leaves.

 However, if the yellowing of leaves occurs en masse and quickly, this may be a sign of problems with care, such as:

 Improper watering:

 Overwatering of the soil, which leads to root rot, is one of the main reasons for the yellowing of Zamioculcas leaves. Zamioculcas is a succulent that tolerates drought well and does not need frequent watering.

Conditions for high-quality drying of callas.

 To dry calla lilies properly, you need a dry, dark, well-ventilated room. The flowers should be hung with the buds down to preserve their shape. The optimal temperature for drying is from 18 to 24 degrees Celsius.
Conditions for high-quality
 drying of callas.


 Detailed conditions for drying calla lilies:

1. Choosing a place:
 A dark room, protected from direct sunlight, will prevent fading and dulling of the color.
Good air circulation is necessary to prevent the formation of mold.
Avoid rooms with high humidity, as this can lead to rotting and deformation.

Hydrangea Vanilla Fraise.

 Planting.

 You can plant Vanilla Fraisie hydrangea both in spring and summer, without waiting for autumn. For northern regions, spring planting is preferable.

 Before planting, it is recommended to soak the roots in a root stimulator for 12 hours.

 The hydrangea seedling is not buried in the ground and is placed on the surface so that the root collar is at ground level, then covered with soil. After planting, the seedlings are mulched with a layer of peat, pine needles, humus (at least 6-8 cm) and watered abundantly.

Hydrangea Vanilla Fraise.

 If you purchased seedlings in the summer, during flowering, they can be planted in open ground, carefully, with a lump of earth, transferring them from the pot to the planting hole. Hydrangea quickly takes root and adapts to new conditions before the cold weather arrives. After planting, provide the plant with natural shade from the scorching sun and water it generously.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Callas are perennial plants that require a dormant period in winter.

 Callas are beautifully flowering perennials, they can be grown as a potted plant, or planted in the garden. With the arrival of the first frosts, the question arises: how to store callas in winter? For productive wintering, they need a temperature of at least -2ºС. Not all climate zones are characterized by such mild winter weather, so these perennials need to be dug up for the winter to create optimal conditions for them.

Callas are perennial plants
 that require
 a dormant period in winter
.

HOW TO DIG UP CALLAS CORRECTLY?


 The time for this technological operation is after the first frosts, approximately:


- early October in the middle zone,

- early November - in more southern regions.


 There is no need to worry that the first small frosts will damage the plant. On the contrary, this will be a signal for it about the end of the vegetative period. The plant will stop spending nutrients on the formation of leaves when it begins to prepare for the dormant period.

Monday, June 9, 2025

It is better to place alocasia on a window with diffused light or partial light.

 Alocasia, with its majestic leaves and exotic appearance, has long won the hearts of indoor plant lovers. However, in order for this tropical beauty to please you with its health and beauty, you need to know some secrets of care.

 Lighting: Alocasia prefers bright, diffused light. Direct sunlight can cause burns on the leaves, so it is better to place it near the eastern or western window. If there is not enough light, you can use phytolamps.

It is better to place alocasia
 on a window
 with diffused light or partial light.

 Temperature: The ideal temperature for alocasia is 22-28 ° C in the summer and not lower than 18 ° C in the winter. It is important to avoid sudden temperature changes and drafts.

Lilac Rochester.

 A unique variety of American selection, which has no analogues, the progenitor of modern American lilac with radial doubling.

 Obtained in 1963 in Rochester, New York. Drought and frost resistant. Average disease resistance.

Lilac Rochester.

 Variety name in Russian Rochester.

 Variety name in English Rochester.

 Latin Syringa vulgaris.

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Peony Candy Heart.

 Description.

 Terry, rose-like. Large, freely arranged white petals with a pink tint and red rims. During flowering, it can change shape. H=17 cm, D=85 cm. Stems are strong, leaves are light green. The aroma is sweet. Average flowering period.

Peony Candy Heart.

Landing.

 To plant peonies, you will need a place protected from the winds with good lighting.

 Wet lowlands are not for peonies.

 In damp swampy places, their roots begin to rot, and the plant gradually dies. In areas with groundwater closer than 2 m, drainage will be necessary. This can be drainage ditches to drain water, a wide drainage layer in the planting hole, planting on an elevation.

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Ceropegia forms a few-flowered umbrella-shaped inflorescence.

 Family of lastovnevye. Homeland Asia, Africa, Australia and the Pacific Islands. In nature, there are about 150 species. The name ceropegia comes from the Greek keros - wax and pege - spring, fountain (from the shape of the flower). Ceropegia is a relative of the well-known hoya.

 The most common species is Ceropegia woodii - a herbaceous plant with a tuberous rhizome. The stems are thin, threadlike, creeping, with few branches. The leaves are opposite, on short petioles, round-heart-shaped, fleshy, about 2.5 cm in diameter. The surface of the leaf is bare, with a silvery marble pattern on a green background on top, and with a purple tint on the bottom. Ceropegia forms a few-flowered umbellate inflorescence. The corolla of the flower is about 2.5-3 cm long, fused, pitcher-shaped, swollen at the base, lilac-pink with dark purple, double petals along the edge.

Ceropegia forms a few-flowered
 umbrella-shaped inflorescence
.

CARE TIPS

 Temperature: Moderate, cool in winter, preferably not higher than 17°C, minimum 10°C.

 Lighting: Bright sunlight, shading on a southern window at midday. With a lack of color, the leaves of the plant become even smaller, the shoots are sparse and sparsely foliated, and flowering may not occur.

Friday, May 30, 2025

It is not recommended to grow asters in one place for more than one year.

 If you plant asters in the same area for a long time, this will lead to the spread of diseases and depletion of the soil. When growing annuals, it is recommended to alternate flower crops, taking into account the belonging of plants to certain families.

It is not recommended
to grow asters in one
 place for more than one year
.

 Plants that are part of the same family are usually affected by the same pathogens of viral, bacterial and fungal infections, as well as pests. Therefore, you should not arrange a flower bed using closely related plants for 2 or 3 years in a row.

Zamioculcas sheds unnecessary substances into old leaves.

 Yes, Zamioculcas can indeed shed old leaves, and this is often due to the natural renewal process of the plant. Old leaves tend to turn yel...