In order to make the house cozy, people decorate the room, often they use fresh flowers. They can live both on the windowsill, and on the table, shelves, etc. The article talks about a wonderful flower - bouvardia. This is a compact evergreen shrub that has been cultivated for over a century and has gained great popularity among lovers of exotic flowers.
Main types
Bouvardia is a mix of 30 types of flowers from the Marenova family. The most popular gardeners grow are:
- Long-flowered. Aromatic plant, the height of which reaches 90 cm. Stems and flowers are longer than all other species. Leaves are opposite, thin, oblong. The color is white or light pink. Flowers are located at a distance from each other.
- Yellow. A species that flaunts with its bright yellow color and lanceolate leaves. The flowers are tight to each other.
Pink bouvard
- Smooth-flowered. Reaches only 60 cm in height. Egg-like leaves look good with a corymbose inflorescence. Color ranges from bright orange to dark red.
- Home. A small shrub (up to 30 cm) with spherical inflorescences, where flowers from pink to raspberry shade flaunt.
- Jasmine flowering. A small flower (up to 30 cm), which attracts with the density of white flowers. The smell differs from other representatives in notes of jasmine.
Any kind of bouvardia is very beautiful, so gardeners love to decorate the site with them. They are also popular among breeders who are introducing new species to perfect their colors, shapes and aromas.
Different types of bouvardia
Bouvardia flower: home care
Each plant needs care, but compared to others, the bouvard flower is unpretentious.
- Temperature
Room temperature (20-25 degrees) is suitable for bouvardia, so it will feel good in the house.
However, in winter it is better that the temperature drops to 12-15 degrees. If the owners live in a private house, then in summer the plant can be quietly taken out onto the street or the veranda.
- Humidity
You do not need to spray the flower, sometimes you can wash it from dust. The procedure is not considered regular and is carried out as necessary or at the request of the owner.
- The soil
You can buy land - a store is suitable for decorative flowering plants.
Another option is to mix it yourself, taking sheet, light soddy soil and sand in a ratio of 2: 2: 1.
Important! Capacity for landing needs a small and shallow. In massive pots, the plant is lost.
- Watering
Watering should be moderate, because otherwise the plant will begin to rot. You can understand that the time has come by the upper dry or wet layer.
In the cold season, watering is reduced by one and a half to two times.
- Lighting
Bouvardia needs a lot of light. Without it, flowers will not develop, so windows that face north will be a bad option for growing.
Plant transplant
Although the plant is considered perennial, it is re-grown on average once every 2-3 years. A transplant is done in the spring. The cuttings are rooted in a fresh, clean soil and then looked after as usual.
For reference: an old plant can be planted somewhere on the street (not the fact that it will take root) or simply thrown away.
In winter, the bouvard may stretch out. It will need to be cut, and not sparing. Otherwise, in the spring it may simply not bloom. Tweezers will also benefit.
Breeding
Bouvardia can be propagated by dividing the bush or cuttings. The first method does not matter, because it is extremely difficult for ordinary people. At home, they prefer the second.
Bouvardia
The apical cuttings are easily rooted both in the ground and in the water. The temperature should be room temperature. Adding liquid fertilizer will be beneficial.
Damage to the plant can be caused by aphids and spider mites. However, this is very rare. Pest control involves the use of specialized chemicals from the store.
Bouvardia is a flower that you want to grow because of its simplicity, beauty and aroma. He does not need serious care and therefore attracts the attention of novice flower lovers. It is also important that the plant is available for purchase, because it is often used by florists to form bouquets.
