Fuchsia ampelnaya is a very bright, richly flowering houseplant. It is because of the extraordinary beauty of flowers and their long flowering that it has been of such interest to plant growers for five centuries already. During this considerable period of time, a variety of cultivars were bred by breeders. And the shapes and colors of flowers and inflorescences do not even count. So the flower of fuchsia can rightfully compete with the rose and orchid for the royal crown.
Like most houseplants, this flower has its own little secrets in nursing. Since fuchsia is characterized by abundant flowering, it just needs mineral fertilization. Fertilizers begin to make in late March - early April. It was during this period that the amphibian fuchsia forms buds. In order to support the rapid growth and flowering of the plant, it is necessary to fertilize the flower once every one to two weeks with ready-made mineral complexes for indoor plants. In autumn, top dressing is stopped, as fuchsia begins a period of rest, which lasts throughout the calendar winter.
For successful growth, the optimal temperature is needed - in the daytime around + 20-22 degrees, at night - a little lower. Very good fuchsia ampelnaya feels in the summer in the open air, so if possible it should be taken out on balconies, verandas or in the garden. Especially comfortable flower in August - September, when on the street there are significant temperature changes at night and in the afternoon. In the morning, you can see dew drops on the leaves. The temperature of the plant is more than 30 degrees. The plant begins to wilt, the flowers fall off, the leaves turn yellow. Especially in such a hot weather, fuchsia suffers in apartments. To prevent the death of the plant, remove it from the window sill on the floor in a well-ventilated place. If there is no way to hide it from direct sunlight, take care first of all about the roots. Wrap the pot itself with white paper to keep it warm. But nevertheless try to clean the flower deep into the room on hot days.
Fuchsia ampelia loves copious watering. From spring to autumn, it is watered daily in the morning. In winter, watering is reduced to 1-2 times a week. The desiccation of the soil coma is inadmissible. This plant has a very tender and sensitive root system. At low temperatures indoors, the flower is watered only once a month. During the period of growth and flowering, it is useful to spray the leaves from time to time. Also, to raise the humidity level near the pot, a cuvette with pebbles filled with water is installed.
In the spring period, Fuchsia ampelnaya needs transplantation. Care of the plant becomes very difficult when it suffers from a lack of space for root growth. The flower is unpretentious to the composition of the soil, grows equally well on ready-made plant or simple garden earthen mixtures. It is necessary to have a drainage layer, if it is not present, the plant is threatened with waterlogging and decay, especially in winter. Fuchsia is very fond of a nutritious friable medium, it's good to add humus and sand to land under a planting, it will improve the aeration of plant roots and give the necessary nutrients for abundant flowering.