Beloperone flower (translated from the Latin language as "arrowhead") belongs to the Acanthus family, has more than 50 types of culture. Growing places of flowering perennials are tropical forests of South America, known for their warm and humid climate. The culture is unpretentious in care and is rarely attacked by insects.
Main varieties
Beloperone variegate
Beloperone variegate is distinguished against the background of analogues by white spots (in places where chlorophyll is absent), average height - 60 ... 70 cm and bright red or white inflorescences. Justice is unpretentious to air humidity and soil - it is enough to provide watering every 3 days, irrigate the leaves every other day. Cuttings quickly take root and grow well. Culture blooms all year round. Many gardeners propagate indoor hops for commercial purposes.
Homemade Beloperone
Beloperone drip
When grown in an apartment, beloperone home care allows the plant to gain a height of 90-110 cm in several years. Adults impress with an abundance of spike-shaped flowers that stand out against the background of bright emerald foliage. The length of the inflorescences reaches 15-17 cm. However, the key feature in the care of droplet white perone is the high demands on lighting, it is important to ensure full daylight hours (11 = 13 hours).
Beloperone Rouge
Bushes of white roperone Rouge grow at home up to half a meter, the shoots are partially covered with tree bark, a genuine interest in bright, 10-20 cm flowers is caused. According to the description, the house-like strophanthus blooms for a whole year, easily tolerates a wide range of temperatures. Leaf blades on stems grow in pairs (opposite), oval, lanceolate, pubescent or slightly pubescent. The length of the leaves is 2-6 cm, short hairs are developed on one or both sides, giving a velvety appearance. Stipules are lemon-colored, the flowers are brown at the edges, cream-pink at the base, strewn with light specks.
Variety Beloperone Rouge
Home Care
Watering
When caring for beloperone in the warm period, plentiful watering should be provided, the soil should have time to dry out. Excess fluid is removed. In winter, the culture is watered less frequently, as it develops on the surface of a light dry crust. To moisten the soil using water at room temperature.
Location
A tropical plant actively develops under intense diffused light. Feels most comfortable on the south or southeast side. The main thing is to exclude direct sunlight. Lack of light provokes fading of bracts. With low light in winter, indoor hops are greatly extended, losing their attractiveness.
Temperature
Beloperone prefers moderate temperature, a minimum of 15 ° C. If the room is heated in winter, the plant discards leaves. In summer, at temperatures above 21 ° C, the flower requires good ventilation without drafts; outdoor seating in partial shade is also suitable.
Pruning
Beloperone needs regular pruning. Each spring, the shoots are shortened by 1 / 3-1 / 2. The procedure improves branching. Cuttings after pinching are used for propagation.
Soil and pot
The root system of the white-perone flower indoor grows rapidly, but the processes are fragile, the pot should be selected with an increased diameter. The tank is filled with soil; 2 options are possible:
- A mixture of leafy, soddy soil and humus in a ratio of 2: 2: 1;
- Substrate of sand, peat and humus (1 part each).
The addition of bone meal to the soil mixture is recommended.
Humidity
Beloperone is from warm countries and needs a sufficient level of humidity. Irrigation of the culture is carried out with a spray gun. The procedure is carried out no more than once a day, controlling the formation of fungus leaves and shoots.
Formation of a white perone bush
Top dressing
From March to September, the culture is additionally fertilized, thanks to top dressing, the flower blooms profusely, acquires a beautiful and healthy appearance. In spring and summer, fertilizers are added twice a month, at temperatures below 18 degrees Celsius - monthly.
Beloperone will suit any fertilizer for home flowers. Mineral fertilizers are mandatory, allowing you to moisten the earth instead of ordinary water.
Plant transplant
Beloperone is transplanted as the flowerpot is filled with roots. Young individuals are planted annually, with intensive growth, the procedure is carried out twice during the summer. During the transplantation, the roots of the culture should be carefully treated, the processes are very vulnerable.
Breeding methods
For owners of the flower, white peronium care and reproduction under artificial conditions do not cause difficulties, the plant easily tolerates transplantation, change of soil, "moving", grows quickly with cuttings or sowing seeds.
Cuttings
Cuttings are carried out with the onset of spring, the effectiveness of rooting in other periods will be significantly lower. Perform the procedure in the following sequence:
- Young shoots 10-15 cm long are cut at an angle of 45 ° - a measure will allow you to get the maximum number of roots. The slice is treated with a hormonal solution for rooting.
- Cuttings are planted in a small pot with a substrate and watered abundantly.
- The plant is closed with a transparent plastic bag, moved to a warm corner, protected from direct sunlight.
- After 6-8 weeks, the cuttings are ready for transplantation into a permanent pot. The sprouted stalk is removed from the package gradually, over several days. The package is first opened for a few minutes, then the time spent by the appendix in fresh air is gradually increased until it is completely released.
- After planting in a permanent place, the stalk is fertilized: in warm time, top dressing is carried out 2 times / month, in cold time - 1 time.
Tip. To stimulate the growth of white perone during the active vegetation period, the flower is periodically irrigated with warm water. In a bathroom, a hotbed creates the conditions of a greenhouse by means of a hot shower; for 10 minutes, a plant is abundantly sprayed with warm water from the shower. Leave the sprout in a preheated bath for 1 hour.
Landing Beloperone
Seeds
Reproduction by seeds is carried out in February-March, but it is possible to obtain excellent seedlings in indoor conditions throughout the year. The process takes place in several stages:
- Seed is prepared - orange guns are carefully removed from the tip of individual seeds.
- Seeds are soaked in warm water for 48 hours.
- Create the soil for sowing by mixing coarse sand with soil in a ratio of 2: 1. Fill the flowerpots with a substrate.
- Evenly sprinkle seeds on the surface of the earth and cover with a small layer of substrate.
- Flowerpots are placed in a warm place.
Seeds will germinate after 4-8 months, the sprouts will be ready for transplantation into a permanent pot.
Beloperone diseases
Beloperone is resistant to negative factors, but there is a risk of damage by pests. More often, the culture is attacked by the following pests:
- Aphid. Leaves twist, change color, new shoots are twisted. In order to prevent the appearance of aphids, one should take care of the flower and periodically wipe it with a solution of feverfew or soapy water, in advanced cases the culture will be saved by Fosbetsid or Actellik.
- Whitefly It occurs on shoots and leaves in warm and humid conditions. Insects especially like poorly ventilated places where plants are planted too often. Afraid of insect preparations: Decis, Actellica.
- Spider mite. The presence of the parasite is indicated by the yellowness of the foliage, a characteristic silver web. If at the initial stage of the disease the culture is not treated with the “Actellic” agent, the plant may fade.
- Shield. Manifested by gray-brown growths on leaves and shoots, gradually increasing in volume. The nearest tissue areas turn yellow or red; the earth in the flowerpot becomes unnaturally black. The situation requires processing the flower with available means: Metaphos, Fosbezid, Fitoverm, Actellik. After 2-3 hours, the pests will die.
It's important to know! During the growing season, red spots often form on the flower, leaves quickly wither. These signs indicate improper watering. Elevated temperature, poor lighting provoke fading of the bracts. A tight pot, a lack of useful trace elements lead to leaf decay.
Parasites Beloperone
Beloperone is an unusual flower, not very popular among gardeners. The culture has many advantages: long and abundant flowering, decorative foliage, ease of care. The plant draws attention to a lush palette of colors and sophisticated flowering.
