Jericho rose is a unique, fantastic plant. The ability to survive a flower is simply unbelievable - it can live without water for 50 years and still remain alive. The appearance of the roses is also impressive. The plant is one of the oldest on the planet.
Jericho rose - what a flower
Jericho rose is a perennial, herbaceous plant, loving shadow and living in the desert in natural conditions. It has existed for almost 300 million years. In the dry stage, the flower can persist for several decades, so it is often passed down from generation to generation, especially in the East, in particular in Egypt.
Rose of jericho
Sometimes a small gift is placed in a flower, usually it is jewelry, and they wait until it closes. After the recipient of the gift places the rose in water, it will open and the gift will reveal itself. This is a very beautiful and original way, for example, in order to make an offer.
Description of the Jericho rose plant:
- life form - grassy perennial;
- maximum height 15 cm;
- leaves are very small, grayish-green in color;
- small flowers of white color;
- propagated by seeds.
For reference! The Egyptian rose belongs to the Cabbage family and is the only representative of the Anastatic genus.
Egyptian rose in natural conditions
Symbolism and beliefs associated with the flower
The plant, which has existed for millions of years, could not help but gain legends and beliefs. The biblical version suggests that this flower was discovered by Mary on the way to Egypt. She blessed him with immortality, so this rose is often called the "hand of Mary."
Ivan Bunin told about another legend. He wrote the whole story, “The Rose of Jericho,” which says that he named the plant the Rev. Sava, who settled in the Judean desert.
There is also a belief that the Holy Virgin laid a rose on the robe of the infant Christ, and he gained immortality. On the day of the Nativity of Christ, the flower blossomed, and on the day of the crucifixion it withered out, again being reborn only on Easter Day. Therefore, now the faithful owners of the Jericho rose revive it just before Easter.
A house with this flower is considered blessed.
The most popular varieties of roses for growing a house
Since this plant has several varieties that differ in properties, it is necessary to study each of them before planting such a flower at home.
Selaginella scaly
Selaginella scaly is characterized by short, not exceeding 10 cm long stems. With a lack of moisture in the room, it immediately gathers in a ball, but as soon as it is watered, it comes to life again.
The leaves of the flower look quite interesting - they are covered with small scales of green.
Selaginella scaly
Anastastic Jericho
Anastatics Jerichontics is directly the plant that can be found in the wild. According to legend, it can live indefinitely, but the minimum period of its vegetation is 30 years.
A very decorative plant both in dried form and during the period of activity.
Anastatika Jerichontics in the house
Asteriskus dwarfish
This plant is also sometimes called the Egyptian rose, although it has nothing to do with this flower. It is a grassy, flowering plant that blooms in spring. Ideal for home growing.
Despite the fact that it is an annual, it has the ability to self-propagate.
How to plant a plant at home
This flower is quite specific, therefore, the planting procedure is original and unusual.
Landing procedure step by step:
- Pour warm, well-defended water into a shallow sump.
- A dry lump of the Jericho rose plant is placed there, with its roots down.
After its opening, green shoots begin to sprout from the center, which are formed due to the prepared seeds, waiting in the wings inside the flower.
Then you can plant the whole flower in a pot, the substrate in which will consist of a mixture of sand and small pebbles, you can transplant the children into separate flowerpots.
How to care for a rose at home
At home, the flower does not feel too comfortable, especially at the end of autumn and winter, in the heating season, when the batteries not only heat the room, but also greatly dry the air.
Many are afraid to acquire the Jericho rose, because they do not know how to care for it at home. But care and maintenance of the plant will not cause many problems to the owner.
Illumination and temperature
The optimum temperature for growing a flower is +20 ° C. Light shading is preferable, but not a complete shadow. Bright light is contraindicated.
Watering rules and humidity
In order for the Jericho rose to be in an active state and not to dry, it must be provided with high humidity. To do this, put a flower pot in a tray with wet stones, expanded clay, swamp moss.
Ideally, an air humidifier will be located next to the plant. Several times a day, it is useful to spray the flower with warm water from a spray bottle.
Important!It is most convenient to keep the rose in the florarium, where the humidity is constantly maintained at the same level, which is problematic to provide in an open container.
Water the rose with warm, soft water as the topsoil dries. Watering is best done through a tray, then the flower itself will take the necessary amount of moisture.
Jericho rose in the florarium
Top dressing and soil quality
The most important soil quality is looseness. Most of it should be sand.
In addition, the soil should be slightly acidic and well drained. Periodically, the flower should be fed, especially in the spring, when the rose blooms in the summer, during the period of active vegetation.
For top dressing, a special complex fertilizer for succulents is used, diluted in a ratio of 1: 3.
Flower Tank Size
The planting pot should be wide, but very deep.
How the rose of Jericho propagates
The rose of Jericho propagates by division of the bush, cuttings or spores.
- Reproduction by dividing the bush
When propagating by dividing the bush from a healthy plant, a small part is carefully nipped off, which is planted in a previously prepared soil mixture. If the roots are about 5 cm long, up to 5 parts of the bush can be planted in one pot.
While the flower is taking root, it is necessary to maintain a constant soil moisture.
- Spore propagation
Flower seeds are so small that they are often called spores. In the natural environment, they get enough sleep from a plant that rolls under the blow of the wind, forming a tumbleweed. At home, the flower is also capable of self-propagation.
- Cuttings
At home, the flower is propagated most often by cuttings. To do this, in early spring they are planted in a mini-greenhouse with high humidity and put the pot in the shade.
Rooting will happen quickly - in 2 weeks.
Features of flowering plants
Flowering occurs most often in spring, the flowers are small, white in color, the flowering period is short, lasts less than a month.
The period of vegetative activity is spring - autumn. For the winter, it is worthwhile to arrange some rest period, reducing watering and lowering the temperature.
Growing problems, diseases and pests
The main problems in the cultivation of Jericho roses are its finicky. In order for the flower to always remain open and not dry, it needs to provide all suitable conditions.
Diseases that can affect the plant are most often fungal in nature. The formation of rot and mold is also possible. Of the pests, spider mites usually attack the flower.
To cope with fungal diseases, it is enough to treat the flower with special fungicides. Mold and rot can be avoided by not overfilling the bush. The spider mite is afraid of a solution of laundry soap, but the use of insecticides is also possible.
Jericho rose - an amazing plant that fits perfectly into any interior, emphasize the individuality and originality of the owner. Composing interesting compositions with her in the florarium, you can achieve a beautiful decoration of the apartment, which will be performed in a single copy.
