Ginura Wicker

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Ginura wicker - "crocodile", which will decorate the apartment and office

The zodiac sign Scorpio (October 24 - December 22) corresponds to Dracaena (dragon tree); common oleander; dope snow-white; the stocks are variegated; aloe cap-shaped; tiger faucaria; prickly mine grate, desert cacti and wicker ginura.

An interesting plant - braided ginura (Gynura sarmentosa) with a magnificent color of pubescent leaves, which is not yet very common among flower growers, I would like to draw the attention of not only people - "scorpions", but also other flower growers. The name of the genus Gynura Gynura (Asteraceae family), numbering more than 100 species of evergreen dwarf shrubs and herbaceous perennials, means "woman with a tail" in Greek. It is assumed that it is given for the long hanging whip-shoots of these plants and for the long pistils of their flowers. For the shape of the leaves, the people also call ginuru "crocodile".

Exotic charm to this plant is given by the dense pubescence of the entire plant with lilac or purple-purple hairs, which give the plant a violet color in the light (for this fluffy outfit, the ginuru is sometimes also called a "blue bird"). Under natural conditions, the territory of its distribution is quite extensive: from the tropics of Africa and the island of Madagascar to East and Southeast Asia, although the mountain tropical forests of Java and Malaysia are considered its origin.

Florists appreciate ginura as a decorative leafy culture, but in indoor conditions it can begin to bloom profusely from spring to late autumn. Small (about 1.5 cm in diameter) tubular inflorescences-baskets (like a dandelion) of a golden yellow or orange color are formed at the ends of the hanging shoots. Its small, not very attractive yellow flowers have a rather unpleasant odor; most flower growers treat this phenomenon without sympathy, cutting off the emerging flowers already at the bud stage. Admirers of ginura leave its flowers, which, in their opinion, make an interesting contrast to the foliage (seeds can also set in room conditions). Faded inflorescences must be removed in a timely manner, as they quickly lose their decorative effect. But nevertheless, it should be noted that due to the abundant flowering (this can be observed all summer), the foliage becomes smaller,which somewhat reduces the decorative effect of this original plant.

In some publications on home floriculture, there is an indication that the wicker ginura is undemanding in care and therefore it is offered for mastering to novice amateurs. But do not be deceived by such assumptions. If you want the plant to have a decent look at all times; you will have to patronize him thoroughly. In order for the ginura to have bright leaves, immediately after purchase, it is imperative to choose a very bright place for it with a small amount of direct light; drafts are excluded. Experts do not recommend putting the braided ginura in a too dark place, since its typical color will begin to fade strongly, and it itself will actively stretch out. Even for a short time of keeping in the dark, the foliage becomes inconspicuous, the leaves wilt a little, and the stem quickly becomes bare. At the same time, it is important to prevent the midday summer sun from falling on the foliage. And in the case when the wicker ginura is placed on a sunny windowsill, then it is shaded from the direct sun, for example, with a piece of tulle.

It is desirable that the summer temperature in the room does not rise above 22 … 23 ° C. For winter maintenance of ginura, the optimal temperature is considered to be 16 … 18 ° C (minimum 15 ° C; the temperature should not go down for this plant below the critical 12 ° C). At higher temperatures, the plant continues to grow vigorously throughout the winter.

From the moment of purchasing a wicker ginura, immediately think about how to ensure high humidity next to this exotic. This problem is solved in different ways. For example, you can spray the area around a plant, but try not to touch its foliage, otherwise spots will appear on it. Some growers place a ginura pot on a pallet with wet moss or water. You can put a ginura on a pallet with a small layer of water with rounded pebbles, which are immediately covered with a water film that evaporates well. But it must not be allowed that the water from the sump could rise into the soil ball with a flower. During the active growing season, from spring to autumn, the plant is watered abundantly only after the top layer of the earthen coma has dried, avoiding water getting on the leaves. After the end of the late spring frosts, a ginura in a pot can be taken out into the fresh air - on a balcony, a loggia and even in a garden (there it is placed in the shade of tall trees): And some amateur gardeners even practice transplanting ginura for the summer into open ground.

Every 2-3 weeks this plant is fed with a weak solution of flower complex mineral fertilizer, alternating with organic infusion. In winter, watered very sparingly, but do not allow the soil coma to dry out, since its excessive dehydration leads to loss of foliage.

Although ginura is a perennial plant, most experienced flower growers do not keep an adult plant for more than two years, or even no more than a year, since they are not content with the color of the foliage that fades over time. In addition, according to some experts, a perennial plant tolerates winter weaker than a young one. Therefore, those who decide to start this plant for a long time should prepare in the future to rejuvenate it periodically by regular pruning of an adult bush (trimmed shoots are used for reproduction of ginura) or by cuttings.

In order for a ginura with many shoots to look beautiful, retain its decorative effect for a whole year, it is important to carry out its formation in a timely manner. To do this, periodically pinch the tops of the growing stems, thus causing their lateral branching. She gives side shoots quickly and willingly.

It is more convenient to propagate wicker ginura using stem cuttings (8-10 cm long). This can be done in spring, summer and even autumn, but the best time is from mid-spring to early summer. Cuttings are taken from semi-lignified shoots of ginura and placed in wet sand. Their rooting occurs quite successfully after one and a half to two weeks at room temperature. With proper care, cuttings form roots relatively quickly, if their ends are dipped into water in a layer of 3-4 cm. To stimulate tillering in a young plant, pinch the top. For a young plant, a soil mixture of sod, leafy soil, humus and sand (in a ratio of 1: 1: 1: 0.5) is considered optimal. Young plants develop rapidly and bloom quickly.

Due to the dense pubescence of the leaves, pests rarely appear on ginura, of which the main ones are scale insects, less often mealybugs and aphids (and some others are also possible if the plant is taken out into the open ground). Even less often, the appearance of a spider mite is possible, which, as a rule, spreads indoors in dry, relatively hot indoor air and attacks weakened plants. By the way, such air is contraindicated when keeping ginura.

With a lack of lighting, the plant can get sick. A sign of the disease is a change in the color of the foliage - it turns pale. Excess moisture leads to damage to the root system, significant weakening of the plant and damage to it with gray rot.

In room culture, in fact, three types have become widespread: the already named wicker ginura (G. sarmentosa), orange ginura (G. aurantiaca) and rising ginura (G. scandens) (the latter is more common in flower growers). The ginura wicker (it is up to 60 cm high) has green leaves pointed at the top (6-7 cm in size). A distinctive feature of orange ginura (cultivated since 1880) is the presence of dark green egg-shaped leaves up to 15 cm long and with a jagged edge. It is a plant with erect stems (60-90 cm high). Its flowers are tubular, orange, small in size, collected in inflorescences-baskets. After this ginura has faded, the flowers are removed. The island of Java is considered the birthplace of this species. Ginura rising has leaves with coarser teeth.

Ginura, remarkable for the magnificent color of its pubescent leaves, can be used to decorate the interior of an apartment, office, for use both in a small-sized room and in a large hall. For young shoots of plants growing upward, a support is installed in the form of a small trellis. An adult ginura with long hanging shoots is kept in the form of an ampelous plant. It can be placed in hanging baskets, preventing strong growth of shoots, constantly pinching them to create a certain volume of the bush.