The plant of tabernemontan is not so popular with florists as violet or begonia . And in vain. After all, this evergreen shrub family kutrovyh many experts consider the ideal houseplant. The flower of tabernemontan is quite simple in care and maintenance, do not be afraid of its exotic origin. At home, a flower, or rather a bush, feels no worse than in a natural habitat.
Care for tabernet in your home
Care about this wonderful flower is no more than about the other inhabitants of the window sill. The plant should be located on the sunny windows facing west or east. On the southern window the plant is pritenyat in the hottest hours. On the northern window the plant will bloom not as abundant as one would like, because it is very photophilous.
In the summer to water tabernemontanu advised infrequently, about once a week, because excessive moisture can ruin the sensitive root system. Very like the plant spraying with warm water, but water procedures should not touch flowers and buds. In winter, when there is a period of rest, watering should be reduced to a minimum - about once every two weeks, when the earth dries well. Feeding organic and mineral fertilizers for flowering plants should be alternated and carried out regularly throughout the active period of vegetation.
The soil should preferably be selected slightly acid, although on the other tabernemontan it will also grow, but not so actively. When the plant is still very small, the transplant can and should be done every 3-4 months, and the adult plant should be transplanted into fresh soil annually. The main condition is not to violate the integrity of the fragile root system.
Reproduction of tabernemontany
Propagation of the plant in two ways - seeds and lignified cuttings. Tabernemontan, grown from seeds, will bloom for the first time only two years later. This method of plant propagation is not very popular among florists. Another thing is when cuttings are used for cutting. Blossom such a bush in 2-3 months after planting.
Almost the only drawback of tabernemontana is that it is prone to chlorosis - tabernemontans turn yellow leaves. In order to combat this, it is necessary in practice to determine by experimentally which soil is most preferable to the plant, and at the first signs of chlorosis to change the earth. Another way to return the green leaves is to transplant into a larger pot. Yellow leaves will fall, and in their place will grow new, emerald and the plant will again smell in your apartment.