Dizigoteka - planting, care and reproduction at home, photo species

Dizygotheca (Dizygotheca) is a tall herbaceous plant belonging to the Araliev family. At home, it grows well, reaching a height of up to 150 cm, a width of up to 85 - 90 cm. The perennial culture has unusual thin leaves. Dissolving, they differ in several shades of green and brown. And when they grow, they acquire a rich dark green hue.

Small islands in the South Pacific Ocean are considered to be the birthplace of dizigoteki. Polynesian climatic conditions differ significantly from ours, which complicates the process of creating optimal factors for plant growth. High humidity, moderate temperature and diffuse lighting in sufficient quantities - this is the key to the success of growing dizigotki at home.

	High growth rate.
	Dizigoteka at home almost does not bloom.
	The plant is easy to grow.
	Perennial.

Is dizigoteks toxic

Elegant design (elegant). A photo

Exotic culture has an attractive appearance: spreading umbrellas with elegant serrated leaves rise above the bush. There are no thorns or needles on them. Touching them does not cause redness or swelling. But to try the greens to taste or to prevent juice from getting cuts is not worth it. Ongoing studies have not proven plant safety.

Care for dizigoteku at home. Briefly

In order for a dizigoteka to develop well at home, it needs to provide comfortable conditions.

Temperature mode	The plant is demanding on air temperature. Optimum performance in the summer from 18 to 250C, in winter - not lower than 160C. Strong changes in air temperature are unacceptable, they provoke drying and falling of leaves.
Air humidity	It is necessary to maintain high humidity. Twice daily spraying from a spray bottle or installation of a specialized humidifier.
Lighting	Stray light at least 10 hours a day. Bright sunshine is not allowed, burns are possible.
Watering	In the summer, watered every 4 days with moderate amount of soft water; in winter, watering is limited to once every 10 days. If the soil did not have time to dry during this time, then it is transferred to watering once every two weeks.
Priming	Soil for dizigotki need light with a high content of perlite or river sand, expanded clay and peat. The soil should pass air and water to the roots well.
Fertilizer and fertilizer	For full development, the plant needs mineral and organic fertilizers. They are introduced in turn every two weeks from March to October.
Transfer	A young plant is transplanted every year. Starting from the third year, they look at the condition of the roots, if they appeared from the drainage holes, they make a transplant. The best time to carry out the procedure is early spring.
Dizigote reproduction	At home, the culture propagates by cuttings and seeds. The second method is difficult to implement, since flowering dizygoteki occurs rarely. Cuttings with a length of at least 8 cm are prepared for planting in the spring. Slices are treated with growth stimulants, placed in perlite or wet sand in a greenhouse. Root for at least three weeks at a temperature of at least 230FROM.
Growing Features	Features growing dizigotiki consist in observing the adaptation of the plant to the proposed conditions. If the plant looks beautiful without manifesting external imperfections, then it is comfortable.

Care for dizigoteku at home. In detail

Home dizigoteka is developing rapidly. For her, they choose a spacious place away from drafts and hot sunlight. Under the most comfortable conditions, the plant produces buds.

Flowering dizygoteki

The culture belongs to perennial decorative and deciduous plants. The dizigoteka at home practically does not bloom. An exception is cultivation in a conservatory or conservatory.

The daylight extended due to artificial lighting and increased humidity prompt the plant to bloom in the spring, sometimes autumn. It throws out small flowers of a pale green tint. Blooms for a short time.

Temperature mode

Exotic dizigoteka feels good in conditions close to tropical. In this case, the temperature should not be close to the maximum limits. That is, a content of up to 28 and at least 16 degrees is permissible, but the most comfortable temperature is considered to be 18-23 degrees. It should be constant, sharp fluctuations in amplitude instantly affect well-being and appearance.

A dizigoteka, care at home which is carried out at too high a temperature, discards the leaves. This is also true for a flower that is taken to the country in the summer. If during the day the outdoor temperature warms up to 35, and at night drops to 23, then the plant can completely expose the trunk.

Due to the temperature swing, you should not buy a plant in the winter.

Spraying

The plant dizigoteka at home requires constant spraying. In the summer, the air in the apartment dries up due to solar heat, in winter - due to central heating. To promote good humidification of the surrounding air, several methods are used:

• next to the plant put a decorative fountain;
• the flower is placed next to the aquarium;
• wet expanded clay is placed in the pallet, and a pot is placed on it.

On a note. If, when spraying, umbrellas leave faint traces after the water has dried, but it has high rigidity. It is necessary to pass to the settled, filtered or purified water.

To facilitate the daily care process, a room humidifier is placed next to the dizigoteka. It creates a comfortable atmosphere not only for the plant, but also for all the inhabitants of the apartment. Good humidity avoids the appearance of various pests and the deformation of the green cover.

Lighting

A young plant is placed directly on the windowsill. However, one should beware of the bright light of the windows on the south side. If there is a chance of getting burns, then the glass shade. Windows located on the north or east are most suitable for lighting. Western windows also sometimes shade.

An adult plant is located near the window: on a stand, in a flowerpot or on the floor. In this case, the necessary diffused daylight falls on the leaves. Putting the pot in a dark corner, away from light to avoid burns, is also not recommended. Growth will slow or stop altogether.

Watering

Dizigoteku watered with soft water at room temperature. It is advisable to collect clean water in advance and allow the chlorine vapor to evaporate. Cold water, especially in winter, can trigger the development of diseases.

In summer, the plant is watered often - after 3 to 4 days. In winter, watering is carried out by changing the drying of the substrate. It must necessarily dry to a depth of at least two fingers (2 - 2.5 cm). If the soil is too dry, then the leaves will sprinkle. If it is poured, brown spots may appear on the crown and stems, and leaves will sprinkle.

Pot for dizigoteki

For growing dizigotki in room conditions, several types of pots are used:

• plastic with large drainage holes;
• ceramic;
• glass;
• wooden.

For young plants, plastic is preferable. Glass, wood and ceramics can be used as pots.

Soil for dizigoteka

It is preferable to choose a neutral or acidic substrate for dizigotki. The finished mixture purchased in the store, it is preferable to dilute with perlite or peat. These components will help ensure root aeration.

Fertilizer and fertilizer

The plant responds well to fertilizing. Several types of fertilizers are suitable:

• complex for decorative foliage plants;
• organic
• mineral.

Fertilizing is recommended during the growing season by making the composition in dilute form in the soil once every 14 days. The first time fertilizers are applied in a minimal amount and the reaction of the plant is observed. If there is no chemical burn, then the dose of fertilizer is slightly increased. But to give more than half the dose recommended in the instructions for the tool, it is impossible.

Dizigoteka transplant

The young dizigoteku is transplanted annually, picking up a pot 1 cm larger in diameter. You can’t immediately plant a flower in a large container, it will not be able to quickly grow the root system to the size of the pot, the crown will not develop.

A signal for a transplant of an adult plant is the roots that look out from below the pot. The transplant is performed in March. When transplanted, dried roots are removed. At the bottom of the pot put a layer of expanded clay, pour 2 cm of new soil. A plant is placed on top and soil is evenly sprinkled, pressing it on all sides. After transplanting, the pot is watered with a growth stimulator to help the plant survive stress.

If the culture does not need a transplant, then in the spring the topsoil is replaced. To do this, 2 cm is carefully removed without touching the roots. After replacements.

How to crop a dizigoteka

In order for the crown to form evenly, the pot is periodically rotated around its axis. Too much crop shoots do not need. For aesthetic purposes, dry branches are removed as needed.

Is it possible to leave a dizigoteka without leaving on vacation?

It is impossible to drink or leave a dizigoteca in advance for a long time without watering. The way out is to instruct friends, relatives or neighbors to visit and ventilate the apartment sometimes, and at the same time to water the plants.

Dizigote reproduction

Despite the exotic appearance, the plant is able to reproduce at home. Two methods are used for this.

Propagation of dizigoteki cuttings

Planting material is procured exclusively in the spring. The length of the handle should be 8 - 10 cm. The slice is made with a sharp sterilized knife obliquely. The cut site is dried, dusted with a growth stimulator, for example, "Kornevin." After placed in a container with moss, sand or perlite. The container is covered with a bag or placed in a greenhouse for 3 weeks at a temperature of 23-25 ​​degrees.

Growing dizigoteki from seeds

Collecting seeds from your own plant is very difficult. But you can grow a dizigoteka from acquired seeds. They are sown on a moist substrate, sprinkled on top with soil and covered with glass. Shoots appear at a temperature of 26 - 28 degrees at the end of the first week. The complexity of this method is very high, causing many difficulties with germination and care of the seeds.

Diseases and Pests

As with most houseplants, for dizigotki there are dangers of scale insects, mealybug, spider mite, aphids and whiteflies. If any insects are found on the leaves and stems, the plant is treated with an insecticide.

Also, during cultivation, some difficulties are possible due to a violation of agricultural technology:

1. Dizygote leaves fall off - too frequent or rare watering, draft, rearrangement of the pot from the usual place;
2. Disigo leaves are drying - rare watering or lack of humidity;
3. Dry and brittle leaves - insufficient humidity, it is necessary to spray the air around the plant more often;
4. Dizygote leaves fade - Too high air temperature;
5. The leaves are getting dark - you should pay attention to the soil, it can be waterlogged, too compressed or saline;
6. Yellow leaf edges - too frequent watering and dry air;
7. White plaque on the leaves - hard water is used for spraying;
8. Dizigoteka slowly growing - perhaps the plant is in a poorly lit place or planted in an oversized container.

Types of home dizigotiki with photos and names

In nature, there are more than 100 types of dizigoteki. At home, flower growers cultivate the three most popular and most beautiful species.

The most elegant design

The most common species, also known as Schefflera elegantissima. Tall perennial plant reaches a height of two meters, not very bushy. It differs from other representatives in thin carved leaves growing on long stems. Their height in the natural environment reaches up to 40 cm. The leaves are collected in complex umbrellas of 10 to 11 pieces.

Veicha Design Library

In the scientific literature, the species is known as Schefflera veitchii. It stands out with its striking appearance and decorative coloring of leaves. They are wider in comparison with the previous view, have a bright green color with a light border along the wavy edge. The width of the sheet is about 5 cm, the length is up to 20 - 25 cm.

Design of Kerkhov

The view resembles Veitch’s dizigoteca. It differs in broad leaves with a wavy edge, but their color is somewhat lighter. The plant grows well, grows not very fast. Adult representatives reach 140 cm at room conditions.

Dizigoteka is a beautiful houseplant. The success of its cultivation is to maintain high humidity and constant air temperature. It includes several varieties that can be grown in an apartment.