Hibiscus( Chinese rose)
For those who do not like to compromise
Hibiscus helps to establish relationships in the family
This plant helps to restore normal intra-family relationships and achieve mutual understanding between parents and children. A joint family tea party next to the flowering hibiscus can even resolve a protracted conflict. Hibiscus smoothes sharp corners, neutralizes the negative consequences of harsh, rash words. The problem of fathers and children is, first of all, the mismatch of views and views on life. Hibiscus restores mutual understanding and creates an atmosphere of goodwill. If there is a lack of patience and understanding in your family, hibiscus will help.
When the husband and son are constantly at war, trying to "share", declare a temporary truce and ask the husband to give you a gift-hibiscus with white flowers. He will have something to do, because such varieties are rarely found on sale. But seriously, the plant needs this faster than a hedgehog, than you.
Features of care
The properties of hibiscus are enhanced during flowering. To stimulate it, keep the plant in the light from early spring, water regularly and abundantly, sprinkle it daily. Very useful is a warm shower - this is an excellent prevention of various diseases. During budding and flowering, the plant is not recommended to be rearranged: hibiscus can discard flowers and buds. In the autumn, after the flowering, shorten the watering. Take care that no water stagnates in the pan. In winter it is desirable to lower the temperature - about 15 ° C.This contributes to the laying of flower buds. Change the transplant in early spring to fertile soil, ensuring good drainage. Propagate hibiscus with stem cuttings.
Family malvovye. Genus hibiscus.
Natural climatic conditions: subtropical. In the wild, it is found in Southeast Asia and Polynesia.
Evergreen shrub or small tree( in nature its dimensions can reach 5 m in height).The leaves are oval or ovoid, jagged along the rim, up to 10-15 cm long,
shiny, dark green. Flowers single, large( up to 12 cm in diameter), red or purple, less often - crimson or pink.
Chinese hibiscus is unpretentious, so it can often be found not only in residential buildings, quarters of public institutions and even in industrial buildings, such as factory shops. It can blossom all year round.
Sometimes with hibiscus we meet and. .. on the grocery market. His beautiful flowers have medicinal properties and are also edible - in the dried form they are sold as an additive to tea.
Requirement for moisture: moderate glaze.
Temperature regimen: withstands severe temperature drops in winter, although the optimum range is from 13 to 22 ° C.
Light mode: moderately light-loving plant, does not fall ill in the shade, but can delay growth.
Soil requirement: zemlesmes is preferred from humus, sod and leaf lands and sand in a ratio of 2: 1: 1: 1, but this is not particularly fond of it.
Propagation: cuttings( green and semi-lignified).
Features: to form a beautiful crown you need to pinch and trim.