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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Callas love diffused light - protect them from the scorching midday sun.

 Light: Callas love light, but do not tolerate direct sunlight. Provide them with a place with bright but diffused light.

 Watering: Callas love moist soil, but avoid overwatering to avoid root rot. Check the soil moisture before watering. It should remain slightly moist, but not wet.

 Temperature and humidity: Callas prefer warm temperatures from 18 to 24 degrees Celsius and high humidity.

Callas love diffused light - protect
 them from the scorching midday sun. 

 If the air humidity is low, regularly spray the leaves.

Noble Callas.

 The delightful calla leaves no one indifferent, so many decide to have such a flower on their windowsill. However, not everyone knows that this culture can grow not only at home, but also on a personal plot.

 Of course, in open ground, the calla will require increased attention, but for such rare beauty, this is forgivable.

 The entire above-ground part of the calla is incredibly beautiful. Large heart-shaped leaves are painted in a rich dark green color, have a shiny surface and therefore look very decorative throughout the season. Some varieties can have variegated leaves. And when tall peduncles with elegant inflorescences appear, it becomes impossible to take your eyes off the plant - this picture gives so many positive emotions ...

Dichondra - silver waterfall!

 It is better to sow dichondra in late autumn, or before the New Year. Dichondra is also one of the long-lasting plants. If everything is done correctly, it will definitely please you with lush braids in the summer.

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Dichondra.

 Before sowing, dichondra must be soaked. You can soak it in wet disks. You can do this in the evening, and sow it in the morning. We plant the seeds to a depth of 0.5 cm. The soil should be moist and also sprinkle with water from above. The shoots should appear on the 5-7th day. It happens that they need to think, this happens due to lack of moisture, but please do not soak the seeds for too long, it is better to monitor the soil moisture. After the first true leaves appear, if necessary, you can transplant them into a volume of 200-250 ml.