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Ehmeya - home care, reproduction, photo

Echmea (Aechmea) - a herbaceous plant from the bromeliad family. The countries of South and Central America are considered the homeland. In the XIX century. flower began to grow in European botanical gardens. Since the end of the 20th century. lovers of home gardening became interested in ehmei. At home, the height of the plant can reach 1 meter, while its width will be about 30 cm, and the length of the leaves - 60 cm.

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Pelargonium - a fragrant bush with soft leaves

Pelargonium is a herbaceous plant from the Geranium family. India and South Africa are its homeland, but for several centuries this flower has been grown in our country as an indoor. It is also called geraniums, a small stick and a crane. However, geranium and pelargonium are still different plants. The first is a powerful frost-resistant perennial.

Ripening tomatoes at home: what you need to remember

I think it is impossible to surprise someone with the fact that tomatoes are often plucked unripe. And then put on ripening. What about the degree of ripeness? They propose to deal with the degree of ripeness of tomatoes: milk comes when the tomatoes reach the average size for their variety (or slightly larger), but have a greenish or whitish color.

Why the leaves turn yellow at the orchid

The capricious disposition of orchids is offset by beauty and wonderful aroma. In order for an exot to always feel good, it requires care. In addition, flower growers should closely monitor the condition of the plant, because any deviation from the norm can talk about problems. For example, it is important to know why the leaves of an orchid turn yellow.

Hybrid geranium rosanna - planting and care

Brightly blooming and unpretentious perennial - geranium Rosanna - firmly occupies the position of a favorite indoor and garden flower. A plant of the century in 2013 was named a flower by representatives of the Royal Society of Florists of Great Britain. The most popular is only pion-shaped geranium (pelargonium), as well as such a novelty of European selection as pink-shaped geranium.

Bonsai seeds - home growing

Bonsai art came from Japan and China. Initially, miniature trees were grown by Buddhist monks, but over time, an unusual hobby passed into the category of secular. Nowadays, fans of tiny firs, pines and lindens are found all over the world, while planting trees is possible by seed. Popular types of trees to grow In literal translation, bonsai art means "growing in a tray."

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Roicissus (birch) - home care, photo species

Roicissus (Rhoicissus) is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial of the grape family with curly or creeping shoots, which under natural conditions can reach a length of 3 meters or more. The homeland of roicissus is the tropics of Central and South Africa. In indoor floriculture, the plant is grown as an ampelous, its stems without pruning are stretched to a length of 1.5 meters.

Gooseberry Consul - features and characteristics of rsteniya

Gooseberry Consul appeared about 30 years ago, but has already made itself known among lovers of berry culture. A well-developed immune system, unpretentiousness to the earth and the absence of thorns attract amateur gardeners who are happy to take up the cultivation of the species. Description and characteristics of gooseberries. Breeders were faced with the task of creating gooseberries for growing in the harsh conditions of the middle lane.

How to grow a fragrant tasty melon in the middle lane

Melons grown in central Russia are difficult to compare with Central Asian, but with proper agricultural technology they grow quite good, and often no less fragrant. Of course, the sun is not enough, because in many places melons are planted only in the greenhouse, but this does not stop enthusiasts. The choice of melon varieties for the middle zone of Russia In the middle zone of Russia with guaranteed success you can grow not many varieties of melons.

Begonia from seeds at home - sowing and growing

Among indoor plants, begonia differs in leaf size and attractive appearance during flowering. It reproduces simply and does not require complex manipulations when leaving. Many gardeners grow begonia from seeds at home and get a healthy plant that acts as a decoration for the home.

Indoor Rhododendron Shrub - Reproduction and Care

Rhododendron shrub (azalea) is a lush flowering plant that is grown mainly in open ground. This is especially true for eastern countries and North America, but some species are common in Australia, and some in the Far Eastern territory of Russia. At the same time, azalea also perfectly survives at home as a potted plant, which makes you admire yourself during the entire flowering period.

Nefrolepis fern - home care and reproduction

Nefrolepis fern is a herbaceous plant that can give comfort to any room. The culture is characterized by powerful growth, lush green mass, unpretentiousness. It can grow both near the window and decorate interiors in the back of the house. Fern copes with cleansing the airspace.

Growing Quince: Tips for Gardeners

The history of quince has more than four millennia. The quince is considered the homeland of the Caucasus. Here it is widespread in the wild: it grows on the banks of rivers, glades and forest edges, rises in the mountains to the level of 1400 meters. Its habitat is also northern Iran, Asia, Australia, America, the African continent in temperate latitudes.

Pumps for the fountain and waterfall: rules for the selection of the unit

Cottage for Soviet people has always been a source of natural vitamins for the whole family. They went there to "plow", and not to rest. But the modern summer resident considers the summer cottage as a place of relaxation, relieving work stresses, and therefore the site draws up accordingly: patios, barbecue, flower gardens, pools, ponds ... Water features promote relaxation, and the owners are trying to create at least one tiny fountain or waterfall to calm the nerves.

Pears for Belarus: how to choose the most successful variety

Pear, as a fruit crop, has been known for a long time. Its popularity is slightly less than that of the apple tree, but many believe that without this culture there is no full-fledged garden. What is so good pear? The composition of the fruits has a large number of vitamins, trace elements and organic acids. At the same time, low sugar content and low calorie content allows its use in dietary nutrition.

When and how cherry blossoms and bears fruit in different regions

Sweet cherries are appreciated for their excellent taste and early ripening. Its delicious fruits open the fruit season in May. Features of flowering and fruiting sweet cherries Sweet cherry is one of the main fruit crops in Ukraine and the southern regions of Russia. In the south (in chernozem regions and in the Black Sea region) cherries grow in large trees, up to 25-35 meters high (in gardens with pruning up to 6-8 meters), and live up to 100 years.

Cultivation of Antonovka apple trees

Antonovka has been known for a long time. There are copies that have already turned 150 and even 200 years old. The aroma of this wonderful apple in the last century became known far beyond the borders of Russia, in which, most likely, this variety appeared as a result of folk selection. He is popular in Europe and Africa, where he was brought, suffering from nostalgia, emigrants.

Which brushcutter to choose for hedges: manual or automatic?

Summer residents who dream of decorating their plots with hedges can not do without a special tool. After all, the bushes will have to be cut, otherwise they will lose their spectacular shape. A pruner in this type of work will be useless, as it cuts one line at a time. And in hedges, it’s important to immediately capture the strip in order to create geometric shapes and reduce the time of cutting.