"Crystal grass" or doroteantus - unpretentious flowers, which can grow even a budding horticulturist. Its unusual middle name was given to the Dorotheus because of the structure of the stem and leaves - they seem to be covered with droplets of dew and poured into the sun.
The homeland of Dorotheantus flowers is considered to be Africa, and therefore in our climatic conditions they will blossom beautifully only in sunny and warm regions. Choosing a place for landing on the street, you need to give preference to the most lit area.
The flower of the dorotanthus can be of various shades - there are white, yellow, pink and lilac plants in various variations. Dorotheanthus has a fleshy stem up to 10 cm high and the same dense oval leaves. At its very low growth, the inflorescence of the Dorotheus has a diameter of 5 cm.
Cultivation of the dorotemanthus
These unpretentious, but such beautiful flowers for the garden is best sown in late March, to a couple of months to admire their flowering already in the garden. Often the plant blooms already in the house, in a glass.
Since the seeds of the dorotanthus are very small, they must be sown over the soil, not deepening. This is suitable for loose sandy soil. And at the very beginning of vegetation, and after transplanting into the open ground, the flower does not tolerate a surplus of moisture and instantly rot. Therefore, watering should be rare and moderate.
After seeding, the container with seeds is placed in a warm place for 15-18 days. When the first sprouts are passed, the temperature is lowered, and the seedlings are exposed to the sun. It is desirable to sow the seeds in separate cups, because the root system is very tender and may not suffer transplants. Cultivation of Doroteanthus from seeds is simple and satisfying to the gardener when he admires the work of his hands. After all, the Dorotheant blooms for a long time, until the coldest, decorating the garden with bright and succulent flowers of warm summer.