A wonderful ornamental tree is the Radermacher. Home care

Radermacher is an evergreen plant that looks like a spreading tree or shrub that can reach 1.5 m in height in the room. It belongs to the Bignonia family, and is found in the natural environment in the territory of South-East Asia. To understand that in front of you it is the radermaker, you can over her openwork opposite three-feathery leaves of an elongated-oval shape, slightly wavy and jagged along the edges. As a rule, the foliage has a rich green color and a glossy surface. The trunk of the plant is erect, having a tendency to "undress". At home, the racemaker does not bloom, but in the wild environment, there is a racemose inflorescence of a white hue of bell-shaped form. In Europe, this wonderful plant was imported relatively recently - in the early 80-ies of the 20th century, but has already gained great popularity among many florists due to the fact that it is quite unpretentious in growing. In this article, we would like to talk about the peculiarities of the growth of the indoor tree of the Radermacher, the care in the home conditions for which lies in simple agrotechnical operations. Creating normal conditions of "habitat", watering and timely fertilizing the plant, you will get a beautiful decorative tree, able to decorate your bright patterned leaves any room.

Radermacher: care at home. Lighting, temperature, humidity

This houseplant loves light, so it is recommended to place it on the windowsill or on the floor near the western, eastern or, at the extreme, the southern window. Soft diffused sunlight is what is needed for active growth of the deciduous mass. Nevertheless, the plant must be protected from direct sun rays to prevent burns. For shading, you can use curtains or blinds. Radermacher loves fresh air, so in the warm season, the pot with a tree can be taken out on a balcony or a loggia. In the autumn-winter period, when ventilating the room, the plant should be protected from cold air - it can not stand drafts. Regarding the temperature regime, it is recommended that it is moderate, approximately +21 ... + 24 ° C in summer, and not below +15 ° C in winter. It is undemanding and to the high humidity of the air the flower of the Radermacher. Care for him in this regard is simple and easy. However, it is nevertheless desirable to regularly spray the plant from the spray gun and wipe the leaves from dust with a clean damp cloth.

Radermacher. Home care: watering and pruning of shoots

This decorative tree prefers regular and regular watering throughout the year, does not tolerate overdrying and overmoistening. Excessive irrigation contributes to the fall of the leaves, and if they have already begun to bore and wither, it is impossible to stop this process. Between moistening, the substrate in the pot should not dry out very much. For plants it is desirable to use clean soft water at room temperature. As for pruning, this procedure is produced in the spring to give an attractive crown shape. It is also desirable to periodically pinch too long shoots to strengthen the branching. Experienced plant growers are advised to feed the radermaker every two weeks, beginning in April and until August. To do this, you can use a universal fertilizer for indoor plants.

Chinese beauty - Radermacher. Home care: transplantation

Transshipment of this ornamental plant in a new pot is produced annually in the spring. At the same time, the new container is chosen two sizes larger than the old one. It prefers a mixture of turf, peat, leafy soil, humus and a small amount of sand (1: 1: 2: 1) of the radermacher. Care (photo demonstrates this) allows you to have a healthy and beautiful plant in the pot. Propagate the house tree with the help of seeds or cuttings. At home, the method of cuttings is most convenient and effective. The cut biomaterial takes root in a moist fertile substrate. Cuttings deepen into the soil to the first leaf and cover with polyethylene or glass. At the same time, the room is kept at a temperature of +24 ° C. After rooting, the seedlings are placed in separate containers, and after 2-3 weeks they pinch the tops.