1. Pu Bao flower
There are 200 species in the genus. Pu Blossom is an herbaceous shrub up to 30 cm tall; leaves pale green, densely covered with short pubescence, rounded; The flowers are collected in an umbel-shaped inflorescence, with bubbles, bilips (the lower lip is swollen, spherical, the upper lip is barely visible), with peculiar patterns - splashes, spots, dots. Flowering time is from March to June.
manage
This plant loves moisture, and the clods must be kept moist frequently. The humidity is high, for this the pot is placed in a tray with wet pebbles. Flowering at temperatures above 20°C, hibernating at temperatures not exceeding 10-12°C. Prefer bright diffuse light; Direct sunlight is unacceptable. Pu Bao flower
Flowers are placed on windows facing east, west or northwest. The best composition of mixed soil: turf, leafy soil, peat, sand (2:2:1:0.5). Top dressing uses compound mineral fertilizers. It is used only in spring and summer - 2 times a month.
Maintain management again
Between May and July, they multiply through seeds germinated at a temperature of 18°C. But it is quite difficult to propagate bush flowers in indoor conditions, since this plant requires low temperatures.
vermin
The main pest is aphids.
Growing functionality
Drafts are not tolerated. It is usually grown as an annual plant. The rest period lasts from October to February.
2. Saffron
Saffron is a bulb plant in the family Iris family. There are many varieties, which can be single or bicolored, or they can vary depending on the flowering period. For flowers to bloom in early spring, they must be sown in autumn (September and October).
In order to see this plant in autumn, the best time to plant it is July and August. Some people grow crocuses in pots at home. These are low-growing flowers with a height of about 10 cm and a flowering period of up to 20 days.
Saffron is a light-loving plant, and you should choose a sunny place when planting. In places with low light, it will begin to bloom a little later. Unpretentious flowers prefer light, well-drained, water-free, well-fertilized soil. When planting, manure, sand, peat, humus can be added. It does not grow well in acidic clay.
In order for crocuses to please their beauty, they need to be fed. This was carried out for the first time in early spring using a mixture of mineral fertilizers, preferably with potassium-phosphorus fertilizers, followed by fertilization at the flowering period. It is necessary to monitor the condition of the parterre, regularly weed and loosen the ground.
Do not water heavily, as crocuses do not like this. If it does not snow in winter or dry autumn, exceptions may occur, and then you can water a little. In the first three years, crocuses cannot be dug up, it is enough to cover them with spruce branches in winter in case of severe frosts.
In order for the flowers to grow better, it is better to transplant after 5 years and find a new comfortable place. It is best to dig out after they have completely faded, the stems are completely dry, and the bulbs should be dried and removed before the next planting. Saffron grows quickly and can form up to 10 new bulbs in a year.
The greatest danger to crocuses is rodents, which can completely ruin all bulbs. Another pest is nematodes. You can observe the symptoms of viral diseases, the carriers of which are thrips, aphids and mice.