Kentanta - home care

The house plant of the kentant belongs to the family of the manantes. The birthplace of this perennial floral plant is the American tropical forest.

Blossoms the kitten with inconspicuous flowers, but has very beautiful delicate oblong leaves. The pattern on the leaves of this plant has geometric proportions and consists of rhombuses, ovals, triangles and long strokes. The leaf pattern is beautifully complemented by pinkish and whitish streaks. Bright-green leaves of the kenantes have one feature: in the daytime they lie horizontally, and closer to the night they rise. Let's try to understand the question of interest to many beginner florists: how to care for the flower of the kentant.

Kitten flower and care for him

Kentanta - a capricious plant, so at home, caring for him is quite complicated. This flower is very hygrophilous. It is advisable to spray it with water at room temperature every day. As for watering, it should be regular, but at the same time moderate: it should not be allowed to dry out or wet the earth's coma of the plant.

In case of insufficient watering or too dry air in the room, the leaves of the ctenata may collapse. If this happens, put a flower pot in a tray filled with small stones and water. Also you need to spray the plant more often.

Remembering that in nature the plant lives in the forest area, at home you should place the flower in a dimly lit or semi-shadowed place. Otherwise, the leaves of the flower can turn yellow or lose its decorative effect. The Kentant can also feel good on the north window, but it's better to put it in the western room or use a side table if you need to put a flower near the southern window. In the latter case, always shade the tender plant from the bright sun rays.

The kitten flower does not like drafts, so do not put it near the window that will open. The constant temperature in the room where the kentanta is located should not be below + 17 ° C.

To plant this flower, use an earthen mixture of sand, humus, leaf and peat land.

If you saw that the brownies appeared on the stems and leaves of the ctenata, it means that the plant has suffered a damage to the plant. Wipe the plant with a soapy sponge and sprinkle it with the solution of the actinic.

If there is insufficient air humidity in the room where the kentanta is located, the plant may be damaged by a spider mite: the leaves may become discolored, become pale yellow or completely light. If you notice such signs, the plant should be sprayed with an actellic, phytoverm or derris.