News Item: : Russelia
(Category: Trees and shrubs)
Posted by gradinar
Tuesday 17 February 2009 - 12:53:45
Ruseliyata (Russelia) is among the most common of garden plants, and is easily recognizable by its brilliant red or white flowers that are shaped like vases spike. Ruseliyata grows in many parts of the world.
Ruseliyata is often used to hide unattractive walls or fences, because there is dense vegetation. Razte to 1.8 meters. Due to its length Ruseliyata is suitable for growing in hanging pots.
Due to their attractive colors, Ruseliyata attract birds and insects (like bees), which feed on nectar from its flowers.
Cultivation: Irrigation: During the summer watering thoroughly, but before any watering make sure the top layer of soil is dry and then watering. Be careful not to hold the roots of water. In winter watering sparingly as the water temperature must be consistent with the room temperature - large amplitude do not tolerate the flower.
Location: Ruseliyata loves sunny place, and in summer it put on the terrace of direct sunshine. To provide its necessary light and heat during the winter, place it on a south window and provide a temperature around 15 degrees.
Propagation: be propagated by cuttings in summer or cuttings. During fueling growth in mineral fertilizer. Spring is in transplant medium clay containers with garden soil.
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