News Item: : Grewia
(Category: Trees and shrubs)
Posted by gradinar
Saturday 11 April 2009 - 11:46:53
Family: Tiliaceae
Origin: South Africa
Evergreen shrub reaching a height of 1,8 m to 3 m and 3 m in diameter. The leaves are oval, narrow, bright green and reach a length to 7,5 cm colors reach 2.3 cm in diameter and are in great abundance from late spring until fall. It is great for growing in pots for Bonsai.
Optimal combination of soil cultivation is: 2 parts peat moss, 2 parts loam to 1 part sand. Prefers sunny location, average temperatures and normal watering. Part of the foliage died in -2 - 3 degrees. 2-3 times per year must be nurtured with fertilizers on acid soils.
When signs of chlorosis is fed with iron.
Propagated by cuttings and seeds. Before sowing the seeds, they must be soaked in hot water (50-60 degrees) for 10-20 minutes, then must be stored in hot and humid environment 12-24 hours.
Under favorable conditions, seeds germinate within 2-3 weeks at ambient conditions.
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(Category: Trees and shrubs)
Posted by gradinar
Saturday 11 April 2009 - 11:46:53
Family: TiliaceaeOrigin: South Africa
Evergreen shrub reaching a height of 1,8 m to 3 m and 3 m in diameter. The leaves are oval, narrow, bright green and reach a length to 7,5 cm colors reach 2.3 cm in diameter and are in great abundance from late spring until fall. It is great for growing in pots for Bonsai.
Optimal combination of soil cultivation is: 2 parts peat moss, 2 parts loam to 1 part sand. Prefers sunny location, average temperatures and normal watering. Part of the foliage died in -2 - 3 degrees. 2-3 times per year must be nurtured with fertilizers on acid soils.
When signs of chlorosis is fed with iron.
Propagated by cuttings and seeds. Before sowing the seeds, they must be soaked in hot water (50-60 degrees) for 10-20 minutes, then must be stored in hot and humid environment 12-24 hours.
Under favorable conditions, seeds germinate within 2-3 weeks at ambient conditions.
This news item is from Flower Encyclopedia
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