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Fatsia

Fatsia

The plant called Fatsia is multi-type, belongs to the Araliaceae family. It is called Fatsia Japanese or Fatshedera Lice. In the early 20th century, some confused this culture with ivy, which made it so popular.

The flower is great for decorating structures such as:

  • pillars;
  • showcases.

It can often be found when decorating interiors in a variety of stylistic solutions. A potted plant is an ideal choice for decorating flower baskets. With the right fertilization, creating optimal conditions for growth, you can get a gorgeous composition up to 100cm high in just 2 years.

There are three types of fatsia.

1. Fatsia Japonica.

2. Fatsia Oligocarpella.

3. Fatsia Polycarpa.

The most popular is Japanese fatsia.

Fatsia - Care

Fatsia is an unpretentious plant. There is no need to create special conditions for its content. Minor mistakes of a beginner grower will not lead to serious negative consequences.

Lighting. The plant is light-loving, however, it does not tolerate direct contact with ultraviolet rays. They can do serious harm. A green-leaved culture will ideally develop in a shaded place, and therefore, pots are installed mainly on the north side of the house. Variegated Fatsia is best placed on a windowsill with an east or west orientation. In the event that it is not possible, except to put the culture on the south side, a high-quality shading is preliminarily formed.

Temperature. During the summer and spring, the culture needs an ambient atmosphere with an air temperature of + 17 + 21C. Excessive heat can cause the foliage to dry out. On the contrary, with a minimum amount of heat, especially accompanied by abundant watering, mold, rot and similar problems may form.

Air humidity. Fatsia has large leaves that need systematic hydration. To do this, you should use a sprayer and well-settled water. Additionally, regular wiping with a damp sponge is required. When the days are hot, the bushes are arranged with a light contrast shower. In winter, the frequency of the described procedures depends on the humidity level in the room.

Watering. During the warm season, watering is performed as needed. In other words, as soon as the substrate dries up, it needs to be moistened. When autumn comes, watering is reduced. This culture is especially poorly able to tolerate drying out of the substrate, waterlogging. Stagnation of water in the root system will cause disease. If the ground is overdried at least once, the foliage will begin to sink down, wither and possibly fall off. It is difficult, if not impossible, to restore an attractive and healthy appearance. Even the introduction of abundant and regular watering will not save the current situation.

Top dressing. In spring, summer, autumn, flowers are fed every 7 days. It is permissible to use organic and mineral fertilizers. During severe cold weather, the introduction of nutrients is completely excluded. However, if the culture is warm, then feeding continues and should be done once every 4 weeks. Otherwise, growth retardation and the formation of diseases are possible.

Transfer. A transplant is required once every 3 years. This process is performed in the spring or early summer. Due to the presence of root offspring, it is possible to form new trunks of the bush. The optimal substrate is:

  • neutral;
  • slightly acidic.

May consist of:

  • humus;
  • leafy land;
  • turf land;
  • peat;
  • sand.

When mixing, they must be taken in equal proportions. The bottom of the pot should be covered with a drainage layer that occupies 1/5 of it. It is permissible to grow a flower using hydroponics technology.

Pruning. For indoor Fatsia, pruning does not pose a particular threat. In order for the bush to be dense, spectacular, even during the growth period, at the initial stage, the stalk is pinched in the upper part. When growing Fatskhedera Face, it should be borne in mind that pruning is done regularly. This is necessary for the formation of the correct crown. If you do not carry out this event, then the plant will simply stretch upward. When it reaches a more mature age, it will not be possible to pinch and create a large-format chic bush.

Bloom. When kept at home, this type of Aralia blooms especially rarely. However, in a greenhouse, in natural conditions, the flowering period falls in the fall and will continue until December. Flowers will be:

  • small;
  • nondescript;
  • with a creamy milky or greenish tint;
  • collected in umbrella-type inflorescences with a diameter of up to 30 cm.

The inflorescences are covered with many tassels with a diameter of 4 cm and the most accurate ball shape. The flowers themselves have an ovary with 5 long stamens.

Reproduction. Reproduction of this flower can be done in two ways.

1. Vegetative. It is performed in several ways. This can be a selection of apical cuttings or cuttings. Cutting must be done before the onset of spring awakening, which is combined with pruning. Some postpone the process until early summer. Layers are used if the plant stretches too much, its stem is exposed.

2. Seed. To obtain Fatsia Seeds, certain conditions are required. Most often, this variety has a low germination rate, which does not allow the seed to ripen to an optimal state.

Diseases and pests. The lack of proper flower care provokes the appearance of problems with foliage, root system.

1. Formation of various kinds of spots. The reason is overdrying of the earthen coma. It is she who provokes brown browning. If measures are not taken in a timely manner, then Fatsia will simply get sick, which happens in 9 cases out of 10.

2. The foliage begins to shrivel. The reason is an excessively high indicator of air humidity in the room or too bright and intense lighting.

3. The appearance of lethargy in the leaves. Withering occurs due to prolonged stagnation of the liquid inside the root system. If this is permanent, the roots will begin to rot.

As for pests, most often Fatsia is attacked by: mealybug, spider mite, whitefly, scale insect.

Plants in winter. During cold wintering, the culture grows extremely poorly and very slowly. If you follow the regular watering regime, excluding the drying out of the clod of earth, and also keep the pot at room temperature, then the moistening of the soil is not limited. In general, such conditions are considered optimal, however, floriculture experts recommend placing the pot in a cool place, where the air temperature is no more than + 15C. The place should be well lit. When kept warm, much more light is required, for which special lamps are installed.

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