Jericho rose (Silaginella) - what is this desert flower
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The Jericho rose is a unique, fantastic plant. The flower's ability to survive is incredible - it can live without water for 50 years and still be alive. The rose's appearance is also impressive. The plant is one of the oldest on the planet.
Jericho rose - what a flower
The Jericho rose is a perennial, herbaceous plant that loves shade and lives in the desert under natural conditions. It has existed for almost 300 million years. In the dry stage, the flower can persist for several decades, therefore it is often passed down from generation to generation, especially in the countries of the East, in particular in Egypt.
Rose of Jericho
Sometimes a small gift is placed in a flower, usually jewelry, and they wait for it to close. After the recipient of the gift places the rose in the water, it will unfold and the gift will reveal itself. This is a very beautiful and original way, for example, to make an offer.
Description of the rose of Jericho plant:
- life form - herbaceous perennial;
- maximum height 15 cm;
- leaves are very small, grayish-green;
- small white flowers;
- propagated by seeds.
Egyptian rose in natural conditions
Symbolism and beliefs associated with a flower
The plant, which has existed for millions of years, could not but overgrow with legends and beliefs. The biblical version suggests that this flower was discovered by Mary on the way to Egypt. She blessed him for immortality, therefore this rose is often called "the hand of Mary".
Ivan Bunin told about another legend. He wrote a whole story "The Rose of Jericho", which says that he named the plant the Monk Sava, who settled in the Judean wilderness.
There is also a belief that the Holy Virgin put a rose on the robe of the infant Christ, and he gained immortality. On the day of the Nativity of Christ, the flower blossomed, and on the day of the crucifixion it withered, reviving again only on the day of Easter. Therefore, now the believers, the owners of the Jericho rose, revive it just before Easter.
A house with this flower is considered blessed.
The most popular varieties of roses for growing at home
Since this plant has several varieties that differ in properties, you need to study each of them before you have such a flower at home.
Selaginella scaly
Selaginella scaly is distinguished by short stems not exceeding 10 cm in length. With a lack of moisture in the room, it immediately gathers into a ball, but as soon as it is watered, it comes to life again.
The leaves of the flower look quite interesting - they are covered with small green scales.
Selaginella scaly
Anastastika Jericho
Anastatica Jericho is directly the plant that can be found in the wild. According to legend, it can live indefinitely, but the minimum growing season is 30 years.
A very ornamental plant, both dried and during the period of activity.
Anastatica Jericho in the house
Asteriscus dwarf
This plant is also sometimes called the Egyptian rose, although it has nothing to do with this flower. It is a herbaceous, flowering plant that blooms in spring. Ideal for home growing.
Despite the fact that it is an annual, it has the ability to reproduce itself.
How to plant a plant at home
This flower is quite specific, therefore, the planting procedure is original and unusual.
Planting procedure step by step:
- It is necessary to pour warm, well-settled water into a shallow pan.
- A dry lump of the Jericho rose plant is placed there, with the roots down.
After its opening, green shoots begin to germinate from the center, formed by prepared seeds waiting in the wings inside the flower.
Then you can plant the whole flower in a pot, the substrate in which will consist of a mixture of sand and small pebbles, you can transplant the children into separate flowerpots.
How to care for a rose at home
At home, the flower does not feel very comfortable, especially in late autumn and winter, during the heating season, when the batteries not only heat the room, but also greatly dry up the air.
Many are afraid to purchase the Jericho rose, because they do not know how to care for it at home. But the care and maintenance of the plant will not cause many problems to the owner.
Illumination and temperature conditions
The optimum temperature for growing a flower is +20 ° C. Light shading is preferred, but not full shade. Bright light is contraindicated.
Watering rules and humidity
In order for the Jericho rose to be in an active state and not dry out, it must be provided with high humidity. To do this, a pot with a flower is placed in a pallet with wet stones, expanded clay, bog moss.
It is ideal to have a humidifier located next to the plant. Several times a day it is useful to spray the flower with warm water from a spray bottle.
Water the rose with warm, soft water as the top layer of the soil dries. Watering is best done through a pallet, then the flower itself will take the required amount of moisture.
Jericho rose in the florarium
Top dressing and soil quality
The most important soil quality is looseness. Most of it should be sand.
In addition, the soil should be slightly acidic and well drained. Periodically, the flower should be fed, especially in spring, when the rose blooms in summer, during the active growing season.
For top dressing, a special complex fertilizer for succulents is used, diluted in a ratio of 1: 3.
Flower container size
The pot for planting the plant should be wide, but very deep.
How the rose of Jericho multiplies
The rose of Jericho propagates by dividing the bush, cuttings or spores.
- Reproduction by dividing the bush
When propagating by dividing the bush, a small part is carefully pinched off from a healthy plant, which is planted in a prepared soil mixture. If the length of the roots is about 5 cm, you can plant up to 5 parts of the bush in one pot.
While the flower takes root, it is necessary to maintain constant soil moisture.
- Reproduction by spores
The flower seeds are so small that they are often called spores. In their natural environment, they spill out of the plant, which rolls under the breeze, forming a tumbleweed. At home, the flower is also capable of self-propagation.
- Cuttings
At home, the flower is propagated most often by cuttings. To do this, in early spring, they are planted in a mini-greenhouse with high humidity and the pot is placed in the shade.
Rooting will take place quickly - in 2 weeks.
Features of flowering plants
Flowering occurs most often in spring, flowers are small, white, flowering period is short, lasts less than a month.
The period of vegetation activity is spring - autumn. For the winter, it is worthwhile to arrange some period of rest by reducing watering and lowering the temperature.
Growing problems, diseases and pests
The main problems in growing the Jericho rose are its finickyness. In order for the flower to always remain open and not dry out, it must be provided with all suitable conditions.
Diseases that can affect the plant are most often fungal in nature. The formation of rot and mold is also possible. Of the pests, spider mites usually attack the flower.
To cope with fungal diseases, it is enough to treat the flower with special fungicides. Mold and rot can be avoided by not overflowing the bush. The spider mite is afraid of a solution of laundry soap, but the use of insecticides is also possible.
The Jericho rose is an amazing plant that will perfectly fit into any interior, emphasize the individuality and originality of the owner. By composing interesting compositions with her in the florarium, you can achieve an excellent decoration of the apartment, which will be made in a single copy.
