Indoor gynura (gynura) and proper care for it. Ginura - a flower with unusual leaves

A friend burst into the office: “I’ll speak quickly, otherwise I’ll forget everything. And you remember!” And he hands me a pot with a plant of unprecedented beauty with velvety purple leaves. From a confused story I learned that this flower is called ginura, it doesn’t like spraying, it doesn’t like the sun either, it loves shade. And if you believe folk signs- brings happiness.

That’s why I was happy: I don’t have much sun in my apartment, and the flower seems unpretentious, and it’s a sin to refuse extra happiness. But I instantly forgot the name. Later, through trial and error, together with a friend, I managed to recall the name of the flower in my memory. How to take care of it? I decided to read in more detail and introduce you, dear readers, to the purple beauty.

Ginura- tropical plant. From the Greek " gyne" - woman and " oura" - tail. In other words, ginura is a tailed woman. This name of the flower arose due to its characteristic long shoots. Two types of this flower are grown: the wicker ginura (Gynura sarmentosa) and the orange ginura (Gynura aurantiaca). They differ from each other in leaves and stems. A thorough examination of my beauty showed that, according to the main parameters, I have orange ginura: a straight stem and large leaves. Climbing - climbs like a vine, and its leaves are more jagged at the edges.

But what about orange if I have purple?

It turns out that the plant is still blooming. But small orange flowers are quite unsightly, and have no pleasant aroma, so ginura is grown exclusively for its stunning purple leaf color. In order for the color to remain saturated, it is necessary to place the pot with the plant in places with sunlight. And again surprise. They told me that the flower favors shadows. As it turned out later, there is some truth here. Everything was decided experimentally: my flower stood on the balcony, basked in the warm sun, and as a result it began to wither. Ginura sadly hung up her leaves; they became thin and fragile. Frightened, I brought the plant into the room. And, oh, miracle! Literally on the second day the leaves became stronger and regained their exotic appeal. There is one BUT: in the shade they, unfortunately, lose their “purple” and the stem becomes very elongated. Therefore, I advise you not to deprive the purple beauty of the sun completely. Here, as in caring for any indoor plant, you need to be guided by the “golden mean” rule. Shading is what you need. By the way, you can take it to open air, but keep away from rain.

Spraying I really don't like the flower. Ginura responds to this with spots on the leaves. Water generously in spring and summer. In hot weather, it is a good idea to moisten the soil around the shoots. In winter, watering is reduced - wait a couple of days after the top layer of soil has completely dried and water.

U tropical plant There is a peculiarity - it grows very quickly. Yes, the “tailed woman” has only been at home for a couple of days, and she’s already knocking on the neighbors’ floors. Just kidding. But it is growing really rapidly. In general, you need to replant a flower once a year, in the spring. it is better to prepare from turf and leaf soil, humus and sand in a ratio of 1:1:1:0.5. Flower growers recommend pinching the “violet” to form a fluffy bush.

Feed It is recommended to apply complex fertilizers in spring and summer once every two weeks. In the autumn-winter period - no more than once a month.

Reproduce ginuru, mainly from cuttings. Feel free to cut off a cutting about 10 cm long and place it in water, or you can put it in sand or peat.

What should the owners of purple happiness be afraid of?

Fluffy leaves are a kind of defense mechanism against pests. But you need to be wary of the following uninvited guests:

• Mealybug;
• Spider mite;
• Whiteflies;
• Scale insects.

The most common mistakes when caring for a plant

If you notice that a tropical guest is beginning to rapidly lose leaves, this is a sign of insufficient watering. Excessive watering causes the roots to rot. Maintain the golden mean.

The color of the leaves loses their violet and becomes dull - this means that your ginura has been in the shade for too long. Provide it with a bright location and the color will be restored. Due to insufficient lighting, leaves can also become smaller.

Ginura description and types

Plants with beautiful, unusually colored leaves are very popular in indoor floriculture. In most cases, their flowers are unremarkable. Ginura is exactly such a plant. Its dark green velvety leaves, covered with purple hairs, appear purple in the light, as if surrounded by a luminous outline along a jagged edge.
Besides beautiful leaves, the advantages of the plant include fast growth, unpretentiousness and ease of reproduction.
In indoor floriculture, Gynura sarmentosa (wicker) and Gynura aurantiaca (orange) are used. The first type is grown as hanging plant with leaves up to 7 centimeters long, the second has erect stems, larger leaves, up to 15 centimeters long, and is not so beautiful.

And Gynura scandens (rising), is found mainly among flower growers and collectors, and differs in coarser teeth from the orange ginura. Small simple flowers dandelion-like flowers that appear in the spring are usually cut off at the bud stage due to unpleasant odor. Although their yellow, slightly disheveled heads look good against the background of the leaves.

Ginura care at home

Illumination

Like any brightly colored plant, ginura is demanding on lighting. Placing the plant on a western or eastern window will provide it with bright, diffused light. Sometimes direct sun won’t hurt, but you need to get used to it gradually to avoid burns.

Watering

The plant needs to be provided with abundant watering from spring to autumn, and limited in winter, avoiding severe drying out of the soil.

Despite the fact that ginura is tolerant of dry indoor air, the leaves should be sprayed periodically. It is also advisable not to place the plant pot in a draft.

Temperature

Transfer

Transplantation, if necessary, is carried out in the spring, into greenhouse soil with the addition of organic fertilizers. This procedure is quite simple: lightly shaking off the soil from the roots, transfer the plant from the old pot to a new one, with drainage previously poured on the bottom, and fill the voids with fresh substrate.

Reproduction

In addition to the beauty of the leaves, the advantages of the plant include ease of reproduction. Stem cuttings They simply take root in a glass of water. At the top of the shoot, which is about 7 centimeters long, the lower leaves are removed and placed in water or wet sand. The use of phytohormones is not required. After the roots appear, they are planted in a light flower soil mixture.

Ginura also has a drawback: two- to three-year-old specimens lose their lower leaves, and along with them their decorative appearance. In such a situation, there is a simple way out: replace the plant with a new rooted cutting.

Sometimes, when improper care, the leaves turn yellow, which is caused by a lack of light, or fall off due to insufficient watering.

Pests

The plant is rarely affected by pests due to the pubescence on the leaves. For the same reason, it is not recommended to wash the leaves with various aqueous solutions. If aphids appear on the leaves of a flower or spider mite, it is better to use ready-made preparations suitable for use at home. For example - systemic insecticides. If necessary, the treatment must be repeated. Spraying daily helps prevent red spider mites.

That's all easy care behind the ginura flower, allowing it to maintain its beauty.

Ginura photo

Ginura is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, with 47 and more than 100 species. In its natural environment, it is distributed in the tropics of Asia and Africa.

“Woman with a tail” is a literal translation of the name of the plant with Greek language. This name was most likely obtained due to the long lashes. Some types of ginura are grown as ornamental houseplants.

Description of ginura

This plant is an evergreen subshrub or herb with twining stems that grow several meters in length. The rhizome is tuberous, fibrous. The fleshy stems become woody over time and may be bare or pubescent. Simple leaves are collected in a rosette; they can also be sessile, fleshy or thin, covered with down or not. The leaves may have a purple tint on the underside.

They are varied in shape: oblong, egg-shaped, delta-shaped, lyre-shaped with dissections, and have small or large teeth along the edges. Single flowers of yellow, red, purple, orange colors are collected in axillary or corymbose inflorescences. In its natural environment, the plant blooms almost all year round, from December to early summer, especially abundantly. The flowers do not emit a very pleasant aroma, so at home the buds are most often torn off.

Beautiful and dangerous

Ginura grows very quickly, some species are grown as hanging plants. Ginura species grown at home are poisonous; care for them carefully and keep your pets away from them. Mainly grown in houses are Ginura latinosa, Ginura orange, Ginura variegata and Ginura ascendant.

How to care for ginura at home

Ginura care at home Photo of violet ginura

Lighting

The plant needs bright light to maintain its bright color. Appropriate place- a window sill with a western or southern orientation, but in the afternoon hours it is necessary to provide shading so that the plant does not get burned. IN winter time with shortened daylight hours, artificial lighting is necessary.

Optimal soil

The soil needs to be loose, permeable, neutral. For example, a substrate made of equal proportions of turf, leaf soil and humus with the addition of 0.5 parts of sand.

Air temperature

Watering

During active growth, abundant is needed. Water as soon as it dries out upper layer soil in a flowerpot. In winter, when the plant is resting in a cool room, watering should be reduced to avoid excess moisture.

If you artificially extend daylight hours, then watering should be left “summer”. Use soft, settled water for irrigation. Water carefully, avoiding dripping water on the leaves.

Air humidity

To air humidity special requirements No. Only in winter during active work heating systems the air becomes very dry; it is enough to place the ginura on a tray with water, wet expanded clay or pebbles. It is not recommended to spray the leaves; they may lose their decorative effect.

Trimming

It is necessary to care for ginura. Clean up the plant after winter. Pruning at other times promotes rapid growth of shoots and increased bushiness. The whole procedure consists of simply pinching off the tops of the stems.

Feeding

Apply complex compounds to the soil mineral fertilizers twice a month during active growth. During the dormant period, fertilizers are not needed.

Gynura transplant

Replant as needed in spring. Since only young plants retain the purple hue of the foliage, it is worth replanting and dividing the bushes every two years.

Propagation of ginura by cuttings

Mainly propagated by ginura. How to root ginura? Break off in spring and summer apical stalk with two internodes, place in water. In a couple of weeks the roots will appear, you can safely plant a new plant in the ground.

Cuttings can also be planted directly into the ground, not forgetting to water. The seedlings quickly take root and begin to grow.

Pests and diseases

The plant is quite resistant to disease, but due to improper or insufficient care, pests can appear: scale insects, aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies, spider mites.

Scale insects stick to the leaves of the plant, causing them to turn yellow, droop, and the ginura stops growing and may die. Miniature white moths, or whiteflies, lay eggs on the leaves of the plant.

Mealybug sucks juice from leaves. You will detect it by the characteristic cotton-like discharge that will remain on the stems and leaves. The growth of ginura will slow down.

Spider mites also feed on plant sap. Small white dots under the leaves, a thin, barely noticeable cobweb will indicate his attack. In addition, ticks are carriers of incurable viral infections.

Aphids are also sucking insects that carry viruses. Special preparations will help get rid of pests - go to a flower shop for them.

Not many species of ginura are grown in culture. Most often these are orange, ascending and spiny ginurs.

Useful properties of ginura

Some gynurs growing in natural environment(remember that everything indoor views– poisonous) famous healing properties more than one century.

Thus, Ginura pinnateris is a rare and expensive plant, grown in one of the provinces of China for industrial purposes. This species is rich in volatile oils, polysaccharides, amino acids and trace elements.

Ginura prostrata is quite famous among residents of China, Japan, and America. Eating this species (2-3 leaves before eating in the morning, or adding to salads) will improve your general state: strength will appear, blood sugar levels will decrease, blood pressure will drop, the blood, liver and kidneys will be cleared of cholesterol. Metabolism will also improve, which helps fight excess weight.

Signs and superstitions about ginura

Most likely, because of its appearance, the ginuru is popularly called a crocodile.

• Despite the unpleasant smell of flowering, it is believed that the plant is able to cleanse the house of bad energy, save from nightmares and fear of the dark.
• The soft leaves of the plant can soften the rough character of a person.
• Esotericists say that unpleasant-smelling flowers will protect amorous hearts from mistakes, so do not pick the buds, but simply place flowering plant into shading.
• Ginura also brings women's happiness to the house.

Types of ginura with photos and names

Orange Gynura Gynura aurantiaca

This evergreen subshrub reaches a height of about 1 meter, the shoots and leaves are covered with purple fibers. Lower leaves ovoid, upper ones petiolate, small, pointed. Has small, golden yellow or orange flowers, collected in baskets. Distributed on the island of Java.

Orange ginura has variegated varieties with interesting variegated colors.

Gynura sarmentosa

The stems are drooping, about 60 cm long, the leaves are small. This species is good to grow as a hanging plant. The homeland of the wattled ginura is East Africa.

Gynura climbing or climbing Gynura scandens

This shrub is suitable for growing in greenhouses. It has large oval leaves with sparse teeth. The lashes reach about 2 m in length.

Gynura procumbens

A green subshrub with lodging shoots; canes grow up to 6 meters long. The plant is not poisonous and safe for pets. Widely used in Indonesia, China and Japan as medicinal plant, people even eat the raw leaves as a vegetable. Green tea is brewed from prostrate ginura.

Plants with brightly colored and fluffy foliage have always aroused the interest of even experienced gardeners. They fit amazingly into any interior, creating spectacular accents. These include the ginura, or “blue bird”. Even in the photo she looks simply amazing. Caring for the plant at home is not difficult, so even a novice amateur can get such a “pet” indoor plants.

Description of ginura

Gynura (Gynura, translated from Greek - “woman with a tail”) is a plant from the Asteraceae family. This is a herbaceous shrub with long vine-like shoots. The tetrahedral branches of the ginura grow up to 1 m in length, although its height is no more than 30 cm. The lower leaves of the flower are large, unlike the upper ones; the edge is serrated, the shape is usually obovate.

Ginura comes from African countries and the tropics of Asia. It is completely unpretentious, does not require any special care, grows quickly and is very attractive in appearance. Disadvantages include an unpleasant odor from the flowers and a tendency to degenerate (after 2–3 years it stretches out unsightly). But pinching the buds and periodically updating the bush solves these problems too.

Video: what ginura looks like

Types of ginura grown at home

Only six species are suitable for cultivating ginura on a windowsill. In total there are more than a hundred of them.

1. Ginura orange. Homeland - the island of Java. Leaves are alternate, toothed. Blooms small flowers orange or yellow.
2. Ginura wattle. Originally from East Africa. The leaves are smaller than those of orange ginura. Drooping scourges. Often grown in an ampelous manner.
3. Ginura variegata. Differs in very intensive branching. The leaves are oblong, pointed at the end, with purple pubescence. Against a general green background there are large pale pink spots of irregular shape.
4. Ginura rising. More often found among specialist flower growers. Only a professional botanist can distinguish it from orange ginura. With the exception of deeply cut teeth on the leaves, they are completely identical. The plant is unpretentious and feels great at home.
5. Ginura pinnate. Famous plant among elite medicinal herbs. It has long been grown in China and used in traditional medicine. This variety of ginura is rich in bioflavonoids and amino acids.
6. Ginura prostrate. Mainly grown in China, Japan and South America. Known for her beneficial properties. It has been scientifically proven that when consumed, it speeds up metabolism, regulates blood pressure and stimulates insulin production. In addition, the plant helps cleanse the kidneys, liver of waste and toxins, and blood vessels from cholesterol “plaques”. Often used as an additive to green tea.

Photo gallery: orange ginura, wicker, variegated, pinnately cut, prostrate and other types of indoor flowers

Ginura pinnateris is widely used in Chinese folk medicine Ginura orange got its name because of the shade of its flowers. Ginura variegata is often grown as an ampelous plant. Ginura ascending is rarely found among amateur gardeners. The health benefits of prostrate ginura have been scientifically proven. Ginura variegata differs from its “relatives” in its very intensive branching.

Video: ginura in nature and at home

How to create an optimal microclimate depending on the season?

Like many plants, ginura has a dormant period. Therefore, the required conditions depending on the season differ slightly, but still differ. The flower is undemanding to air humidity; the main attention should be paid to proper watering.

Table: how to care for a plant depending on the season

Parameter	Winter	Summer
Lighting	Bright diffused light. In most of Russia, there is not enough natural lighting, so you will have to use fluorescent or special phytolamps.	East or west window. Ginura will not grow in the back of the room or on the northern window.
Air temperature	16–18°C. lower limit- 15°C.	20–24°C. Although, in principle, ginura will tolerate any heat without much damage to itself.
Watering	Approximately once every 5–7 days, only at the root, with the soil drying out by 4–6 cm.	Frequent and sparse, only at the root, with soil drying out by 2–3 cm
Feeding	Not carried out.	Universal fertilizer for decorative leafy indoor plants once every 2 weeks.
Air humidity	Does not require spraying, tolerates dry air calmly.	Air humidity is not a critical parameter for plant development. In extreme heat, you can place containers of water nearby or place wet moss, pebbles, or expanded clay in a tray. Spraying the flower is strictly prohibited.

Planting and transplanting

Ginura needs periodic transplantation, but not so often that this process obeys some kind of algorithm. It is enough to focus on the needs of the plant. If the roots are tightly entwined in the earthen ball (irrigation water quickly seeps through them, flowing onto the tray of the pot), then it’s time to change the container. There is no need to disturb the flower in vain.

The best time for transplantation is early spring. The procedure is carried out on average once every two years. During this time, the flower often grows greatly, and the stem stretches unsightly. To prevent the decorative effect from suffering, instead of replanting, in this case you need to cut off the top and re-root it.

When transplanting ginura, a layer of drainage material at least 3 cm thick must be placed at the bottom of the container. The substrate is prepared from the following ingredients: equal parts turf and leaf soil, humus and a little sand (approximately 25% of the total volume of the mixture). Ready-made soil can be purchased at a flower shop. This should be a universal mixture for decorative foliage indoor plants.

Home care

Ginura is by no means as demanding in care as it might seem at first glance at the tropical exotic. In fact, the gardener is only required to properly water the plant and regularly apply the necessary fertilizing.

Temperature and lighting

Ginura loves light, but does not tolerate direct sunlight. Therefore, the plant must be shaded from 12:00 to 15:00 if the flower is on a south window. You won’t be able to get by with completely artificial light. The color of ginura leaves may fade, and the plant will lose its decorative effect. In winter, the flower should be kept on a south-facing window, protected from drafts.

Ginura reacts very negatively to sudden temperature changes. And if the indicator drops to 15°C or lower, he may even die, even while in a state of “rest.” But she is not at all afraid of the heat, although the most comfortable temperature for her it’s still quite moderate - 20–24°C.

If during the plant's dormant period the temperature is reduced to 10°C, this can extend the life of the bush by about a year. But this is not worth the hassle that the grower will have with ginura until spring. Therefore, it is easier to update it every two to three years.

The room in which the ginura is located must be ventilated. Inflow fresh air she just needs it. It is important to ensure that the flower is not exposed to a draft.

Watering and fertilizing

Ginura should be watered very carefully. Despite its general endurance, the “blue bird” is terribly afraid of dampness. If moisture gets on the leaves, the plant can become seriously ill and even die.

It is necessary to moisten the soil in a pot with this flower moderately but regularly. During the active growing season, from spring to autumn, ginura is watered often and little by little, until the soil dries 2–3 cm deep. In winter, watering is reduced to once every 5–7 days, but you still cannot overdry the substrate. The soil in the pot should dry out no more than halfway (this can be checked by inserting a wooden stick into the substrate).

An important point in caring for the “blue bird” is the quality of the water.

She shouldn't be cold and harsh. In the absence of spring, melt or rain water, tap water must be left at room temperature for at least a day, boiled or passed through a filter.

Tap water is unsuitable for watering ginura unless it is first boiled or passed through a filter; you can still defend it

Ginura does not pay any attention to dry air; it does not tolerate spraying, which means it is perfect for keeping in apartments with central heating.

The plant needs feeding in very moderate quantities. It is demanding on the presence of nitrogen in the soil, but if there is an excess of it, it will quickly lose its rich purple color and turn green. You need to feed the flower only during the period of active growth, once every two weeks. In winter, the “blue bird” is not fertilized at all. Any liquid complex product for decorative leafy indoor plants is suitable. The solution is prepared according to the instructions.

Features of flowering and bush formation

Although the ginura blooms brightly, it is completely unattractive, emitting a stench. This happens at the very end of summer. Some people consider yellow or orange inflorescence baskets on an emerald-lilac background to be cute and cute, but the “aroma” emanating from the flowers spoils the whole impression. Therefore, the buds are mercilessly pinched even before they bloom, and the ginura continues to grow without wasting extra effort on them.

Ginura needs support and pruning. Having released too long lashes, the “blue bird” stops growth. Pruning allows the bush to throw out young shoots, forming a lush crown.

Rest period

The resting period of the “blue bird” begins in November and lasts until March. During this time, watering is reduced and fertilizing is suspended. It is necessary to moisten the soil again only a couple of days after the earthen ball has dried out by 4–6 cm.

At this time, it is desirable to provide the plant with a temperature of about 15 o C. To do this, the flower is usually placed on the windowsill and moved as close to the glass as possible, fenced off from warm room screen or screen.

Diseases and pests typical of gynura

Ginura is a plant that is very resistant to various types of pathogenic fungi and bacteria. If you make sure that moisture does not get on the leaves, and the earthen lump in sufficiently dried out before the next watering, then the bluebird is not afraid of diseases. But pests can attack the flower. The spider mite is especially dangerous because it “sneaks up” on it during heating season. The batteries dry out the air greatly - ginura does not suffer from low humidity, but for the pest it is a very comfortable environment.

Under no circumstances should plants be washed or sprayed with insecticides. Ginura does not tolerate moisture on its leaves, so it is recommended to carry out a chemical attack by watering the soil with solutions of suitable preparations. True, this should be done in moderate doses, since delicate foliage responds negatively to chemistry.

Table: how to recognize a pest and get rid of it

Pests	Signs of defeat	Control measures
	A sticky transparent coating that eventually turns into sooty fungus. Leaves become discolored, deformed and fall off.	The bush is carefully treated with insecticides: Karbofos, Tsvetofos, Inta-Vir, Decis, Fosbecid, Actellik. The dose of the substance is reduced by one and a half times compared to the recommended one, the periods between procedures are doubled.
	Cobwebs and small beige dots on the underside of the leaf. Over time, it dries, darkens and falls off.	Treatment with Neoron, Apollo, Fitoverm. It will take 3-4 procedures, it is advisable to change medications. If the pest has appeared recently, you can place a container with finely chopped onion or garlic next to the flower and cover the “arrangement” plastic bag and leave for 2-3 days.
Feltworm or mealybug	White “cotton-like” discharge in the axils and on the underside of leaves. They become deformed and dry out, and the flower almost stops growing.	The plant is watered with a solution of Mospilan, Tanrek, Biotlin. The concentration of the drug is reduced by half.

Photo gallery: diseases and pests typical of gynura

Spider mites are not insects, so general insecticides are ineffective against them. Mealybug - dangerous pest, although it seems that the traces it leaves can be easily erased Whitefly is easy to detect - just shake the plant slightly

Common problems in growing ginura

Ginura can suffer not only from pests. Often the cause of deterioration in decorativeness is unintentional mistakes of an inexperienced gardener. The most common problems:

• loss of decorative color due to poor lighting of the bush;
• unnatural elongation of the vine when kept in partial shade;
• leaf fall after the soil dries out;
• leaves shrinking from lack of nutrition and light.

Reproduction by cuttings

For lovers of ginura, it is a great success that it can easily be propagated at any time by cuttings.

It is no coincidence that Ginura is considered one of the most elegant and graphic plants of our time. The soft and velvety leaves of the bluebird give the impression of being prickly from afar, but are actually very soft. And the colorful accent of two-color foliage unusual shades involuntarily attracts the eye and does not leave you indifferent. The plant is guaranteed not to get lost even in the largest collection of indoor flowers.

Ginura foliage is incredibly beautiful: the green leaves are cut and covered with purple hair. The purple tint is more saturated at the edges. It was for the beauty of the foliage that the plant was called “woman”. Ginura has very long shoots, which are called the “tail”.

The leaves are so unusual and beautiful that ginura has become increasingly common in culture.

IMPORTANT! Ginura blooms for a long time. There are many flowers, but they they smell bad and are not particularly attractive, so some people cut them off.

Because the flowers quickly lose appearance, after flowering they need to be removed. Abundant flowering leads to shrinkage of foliage, which spoils the beauty of the plant.

You can get acquainted visually with the wattled ginura in the photo below:

Care

Care after purchase

Ginura vulcanis unpretentious and not particularly demanding. She loves good light, and if there is a lack of light, the leaves will fade.

It is better to place the plant on windows facing west or east. When placed on a southern windowsill in summer, it is better to shade the flower. It is better to accustom the ginura to bright light gradually: do not deprive sun rays, but place it away from the window. Gradually move the pot closer to bright light.

Trimming

The main problem of the wattled ginura is rapid growth and elongation. To maintain the lushness of the foliage, it is necessary to pluck the tops of the shoots, then the lateral ones will develop much better.

Thanks to the long shoots, you can shape the crown to your taste. You can design the plant in the form of an arch by bending the wire into an arc and placing it along the edges of the container. The arch should be carefully braided with shoots and, if necessary, secured with threads in several places.

Watering

From the beginning of spring, the flower must be watered very generously, but be sure to wait until the top layer of soil dries. The plant loves good air humidification, so you should spray the area around the plant, without getting it on the leaves because of the possible appearance of spots on them.

You can place the container with the flower on a tray filled with water or damp moss. Water from the pan should not rise into the soil. Some are placed in a pallet pebbles and add a small amount of water.

IMPORTANT! In winter, the plant needs moderate watering. It is undesirable to allow dehydration, as the ginura will begin to shed its leaves.

Once every 3 weeks, the flower can be fertilized with a special complex solution. This applies to the spring and summer periods. In winter, one feeding every month and a half is enough.

Planting and transplanting

Ginura wattle requires annual transplantation, the preferred time is spring. Before the procedure, water the flower intensively.

Then we begin to fill the drainage system into a new pot with a large volume. Place a layer on the drainage turf land. You can purchase a ready-made substrate for hanging plants.

Ginura should be carefully removed from the old pot without damaging the shoots. Root system should be cleared of old soil. Then the plant needs to be lowered into a new container and the roots covered with a new substrate.

To activate the root system, the transplanted flower must be placed to a shady place. It is better not to water the ginuru for a couple of days. After adaptation, the flower can be placed on the windowsill.

Growing

Despite the fact that Ginura wattle is considered perennial plant, it is rarely kept for more than two years, since over time the color of the foliage begins to noticeably fade. An adult ginura does not tolerate wintering well compared to a young one. When deciding to leave the flower on long time, you need to prepare for the fact that you will have to regularly trim an adult flower to propagate the plant or take cuttings his.

Reproduction

Ginura vulcanis is propagated cuttings and seeds.

A stalk of an adult flower is cut off to a length 10 cm. There must be healthy leaves. The cut is treated with a special rooting preparation. Plant the cuttings in a small container with drainage system at the bottom.

The substrate is prepared from turf mixed with sand, preferably coarse-grained. Next, you need to water it well and cover the cutting with a bag. Remove the bag every day for 5 minutes. The soil should always remain moist. The ginura is transplanted into a permanent container after three weeks.

REFERENCE! Some gardeners root the vine plant in water.

Temperature

This plant does not like too much at all warm air. In spring and summer, it is better to keep ginura at a temperature 20-23 degrees.

In winter, it is best to provide rest to the flower to preserve its appearance. During this period, you should place the pot with the plant in a cool room with a temperature 12-15 degrees.

If you leave the wicker plant in a warm room in winter, the decorative qualities of the flower will disappear.

In spring, it is better to take the plant out onto the balcony or into the garden. Can be transplanted to summer period ginuru in open ground.

Lighting

The light for the flower should be diffused and sufficient. If there is a lack of light, the ginura will change the color of the leaves.

Benefits and harms

ATTENTION! It is believed that the wicker ginura cleanses the house of negative information, unnecessary fears and negative emotions. This plant softens the character of people who are too strict and demanding.

Due to the fact that the flower grows very intensively, a person’s metabolic processes in the body are accelerated.

Diseases and pests

Most often affects ginura spider mite. When infected, the plant is treated Actellicom.

It is very rare for a flower to get sick, but if the leaves become smaller and lose their sophistication, this means that the plant has devoted all its strength to the flowers. To correct this problem, you need to remove the buds and flowers.

When black spots appear on the foliage, you need to spray the plant more carefully so that large drops do not remain on the leaves. After the procedure, you can put the ginura in a shady place.

At sagging shoots, it is better to change the plant to a new one, as this means that the ginura has become old.

Despite the fact that the wicker ginura is considered a perennial plant, it maintains its exquisite elegant appearance only a few years, and then the plant is replaced with a new one or replanted every spring with preliminary plucking of the tops of the shoots. The plant rarely gets sick, but prefers care in compliance with light and temperature conditions.