Akalifa

For couples seeking harmony about intimate relations

Akalifa liberates, gives a sense of joy, draws

The elegant flirtatious Akalifa actively struggles with any manifestations of shyness, stiffness and uncertainty. A great helper in achieving harmony in marital relations. Violations in this area are often provoked by conflicts. Akalifa helps partners tune in to one wave, develops altruism, extinguishes aggression. Especially effective is the flowering acalifa. Delicate fluffy inflorescences emit impulses that help reduce psychological stress. Even if your relationship is gentle and stable, place in the bedroom Akalifu - more humor, more pleasure from life.

Did your girlfriend stay in the bride? Hand her an angel for the day of the Akalifah. You can and for your birthday, but it's better for the day of the angel. Yes, and did not hesitate to start looking for a gift for the wedding. Otherwise you will have to do it in a hurry.

Care features

Akalifu was grown on a light window, protecting from direct sunlight. In spring and summer, the plant feels well at a temperature of 20-24 ° C.But in winter it prefers coolness( 18 ° С).Akalifa is afraid of drafts, it is better not to take her out in the summer to the country. Water the alkalif evenly throughout the year with soft water at room temperature. After watering it is useful to loosen the soil. Akalifa does not tolerate dry air, it needs frequent spraying, especially in winter. A good solution is to put the pot in a tray with wet sphagnum.

In the spring, the plants are cut off and transplanted into a mixture of equal parts of sod and leaf land with the addition of reparted manure and river sand. Propagated in March cuttings left after pruning. The plant should be updated periodically, young specimens are more decorative.

Family of euphorbia. The genus of akalifa. Natural climatic conditions: the tropics of East India.

Herbaceous perennial.

Of the decorative-flowering species, two are most well-known( there are decorative):

Akalifa bristly-bushy. Growth is 60-80 cm. The flowers are small, bright red( there is also a white-flowered variety of alba) collected in ear-shaped inflorescences up to 40 cm long. Blossoms almost constantly. Like all milkweed, it contains milky juice;in this acaliphy, he irritates the skin of a person, so when transplanting, you must act cautiously. Acalifa Spanish It is generally smaller in size( height - 30-40 cm), smaller leaves and short "earrings".

Requirement for moisture: high atmospheric humidity and abundant watering are needed. It is advisable to put next to it a pot with moss or a container of water. Spraying can be done daily, but not in the light( akalifa burns quickly).

Temperature regime: heat-loving plant, poorly tolerate the temperature below 18 ° C( it may stop blooming), regardless of the season of the year and the time of day.

Light mode: photophilous, but does not bear direct rays. Requires diffuse lighting.

Soil requirement: slightly acidic, loose fertile soil. It is desirable to make the earth mix out of leaf and garden lands and coarse-grained sand( 1: 1: 1) with the addition of manure.

Reproduction: cuttings( apical and lateral with a "heel") in late spring. Root them better in peat.

Features: fast aging. Pruning should be gentle. It feels good in the kitchen.