News Item: : Aucuba
(Category: Decorative leaf)
Posted by gradinar
Friday 11 July 2008 - 15:07:34

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Unassuming, strong and especially decorative - thanks to these qualities aukubata recommended for growing in large pots. Leaves, pointed oval, evergreen, thick, green at the sight, and in many varieties - studded with golden spots or points. Reddish flowers appear in spring and neochebiyni. High ornamental value are bright red berries. Most valuable species are bisexual spotted "Krotonifoliya and also androgynous" Rose "with green leaves. Since most aukubi are dioecious, usually to bind fruit needed one male and one female plant.


In the summer watering thoroughly, and in winter - less. In winter he likes is cool, but the minimum temperature is 7 - 8 degrees. Often spray the leaves of Aukubata, especially in winter. Grows in clay garden soil. In summer the plant has dressed every 14 days.
Flowering period: March to April.
In indoor conditions can reach a height of 1.5 meters, but if you want to restrict growth podkastryayte plant in spring. Aukubata loves the light, but during the summer to keep away from direct sunlight. It is also very suitable for a shady spot, which is not heated in winter.
Aukubata is resistant to exhaust gases and is therefore suitable for a balcony or terrace on busy streets.
Aukubata reproduced by cuttings immersed in water or planted directly in soil covered with polyethylene. Rooting should take place at 20-22 * C.
Tip: Cut the tops of the shoots in young plants makes them more dense and decoration.


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