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27 Mar : 18:47

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metrosideros1.jpgMetrosiderusite is a genus of about 50 species of trees, shrubs and lianas. They are Mirtovi family (Myrtaceae).

Their origin is from the islands of the Pacific Ocean from the Philippines to New Zealand. The name derives from the Greeks words metra (core) and siderus (iron). The most famous are M. excelsa, M. robusta, M. umbellate - by M. and N. Zealand polymorpha - from the Hawaiian Islands.

M. excelsa is a coastal evergreen tree. Reaches 20 meters height. In the southern hemisphere blooms from November to late December purpurnocherveni brilliant colors covering the tree, causing in N. Zell. Be called a Christmas tree.

Staminate flowers are 3.5 centimeters long with purpurnocherven color and are located in clusters. Developed by white downy buds. The leaves are oval, glossy and dark green. The hard wood was used extensively in the life of local people for preparation of various objects and boats, canoes, Mus. tools. The colors are now used for dyeing and also as a medicine for birth.

Metrosiderusat relatively easily propagated by seeds, due to their wide distribution.


Growing - tetrosiderusat is grown mostly for its attractive flowers. They are mostly red, but also in orange and white. Period of flowering in early summer. As mestorastenie prefers light to very sunny. After pretsafti can be trimmed.

Soil - It is sown in the soil for rhododendron.

Watering and fertilizing. In the period of growth is watered thoroughly. Should not be allowed to retain water. Is fed to August each week is also Cake rhododendron. The plant does not tolerate cold and chalky votes.

Hibernation - a light and cool temperature to 5-10 degrees C. Watering a little once a month. Tuft - not dry. Transplant in the spring is only the older plants to transplant in 2.4 years.

Pests - aphids appear, if the dark and warm place. It is possible to infect other plants. Because of watering with hard water or cold water may result in growth disturbances.

Propagation is by seed and cuttings top. Propagation by division is impracticable.

Seed propagation. Seed pods were collected, and they are collected before they razpuknali. Stored in paper bags to keep dry. According to some scientists is essential for light germination. Others say the seeds germinate well in low light.

The temperature must be stable around 20-25 degrees. Use a damp, sterile soil mixed 1 part fine sand. Seed pods are viable at 20%. Of M. polymorpha seed sown while fresh, as storage significantly reduced germination. The seeds are stored at room temperature or in refrigerator for several months showed significant losses in viability.

Propagation by cuttings. Use cuttings ¼ inches in diameter and 4 to 6 inches long. To reduce water loss from leaves that part to be removed or cut in half. Put stecklings otsedliva very well in soil - some recommend 1 part peat moss.

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